Waze is a free social mobile app that enables drivers to build and use live maps, real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation for an optimal commute. It's 100% powered by users the more you drive the better it gets. Unlike other navigation solutions, Waze "crowdsources" its map-making process, reliant on its users to switch the app on when driving around town. Then, using the phone's built-in GPS capabilities, Waze uses the information sent back to create base maps and determine traffic patterns in order to warn other users of traffic jams ahead.

Waze was made available internationally about 2 weeks ago, and map coverage for Singapore is above 20% in less than one week. While it may not be ready to replace your conventional GPS just yet, it gets closer every day as more roads are mapped and more users join the service. So for early adopters who are interested to join the community of drivers in your, download Waze at,

1. m.waze.com for Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian users
2. Apple iTunes Store for iPhone users