Waze

With Waze - GPS, Maps & Traffic you'll turn your Android smartphone or tablet into a GPS navigator based on the data offered by its huge user community.

GPS navigator based on the data of its user community

Traffic and navigation applications are becoming more popular every day and the truth is that they have turned smartphones into alternatives to classic GPS navigators. Even manufacturers like TomTom or Garmin have started developing applications for Android and iPhone, knowing full well that many users turn to them to find their way around when driving or using other means of transport.

Among these apps, you're probably already very familiar with Google Maps, the maps and navigation app par excellence... but let's not forget Waze - GPS, Maps

One of the best maps and navigation applications for Android

Not only can you use this app to find out how to get to a certain place, but you can also get real-time information about traffic and road conditions. Undoubtedly an extra help to save time and fuel and improve every journey.

The simple fact of driving with this application activated on your phone is already very important to provide useful information to other users. Its system of rapid data exchange allows to warn of possible risks or warnings on the road and its notification system makes your driving experience much safer.

The most important features

Once you've downloaded the APK, you'll see how the warning system will help you plan your route better, avoid busy areas, receive notifications or predict the time you'll be stuck in a traffic jam.

• Create live routes based on real-time traffic information generated by other users.
• Alarm system generated by the user community.
• Step-by-step instructions for voice-guided navigation.
• Location of cheap petrol stations.
• Maps edited and updated in real-time by the community of editors.
• Automatically update routes according to changing road conditions.
• Create frequent routes and destinations using your usual timetables.
• Ability to add information about waypoints and local businesses.
• See friends' estimated arrival times when they travel to the same destination.
• Link your navigation to Facebook events and your calendar app.
• Earn points by providing road information and climb positions within the user community.

Which one is better? Waze, Google Maps, Sygic, Navfree...?

According to some sources, this is the app that consumes less data about its rivals. And compared to Google Maps, with more limitations since it collects real-time data and incidents, its information is much more up-to-date since it arrives earlier.

Sygic with TomTom maps and Navfree are very reliable and accurate GPS navigation alternatives for your phone. However, the latter are commercial tools that you have to pay for, so opting for one or the other essentially depends on your needs or possibilities.

What's new in the latest version?

• Fixes a bug that caused the app to shut down when searching for a saved location.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.1.