Waze is an Android social GPS tool with personality.

By now most people are familiar with the little Waze ghost icons. They pervade the Internet with all the endearing charm that an impossibly cute social GPS mascot can. The question on most people's minds, though, is: Does Waze really help you get to your destination by being an accurate and efficient GPS tool? The almost unanimous answer is yes. Features on Waze continue to evolve over the years, but it has been one of the most highly sought after GPS solutions for a long time now.

This Android version features all of the dependability of the Waze app you've come to expect. It's a combination of directional tools, maps, and traffic news information that will make every single trip a pleasant one, with responsive tools and accurate directions. Find a nearby gas station, search for a store by name and find it, type in addresses and find them, or keep up with the latest and fastest traffic routes by selecting what type of directions you want. Want to get there by Interstate? Scenic routes? Waze can help.

One of the most controversial tools of the Waze app is the feature that allows you to see when police are nearby. Some have understandably argued that this could be used by speeders to get away with speeding or other hidden agendas, but for the most part, the Waze app simply strives to give you the most accurate road conditions, and this sometimes includes letting you know if there are accidents or police in the area that might slow down your commute or scenic journey through the countryside on a nice day. Overall, Waze is one of the most dependable, enjoyable of all GPS applications, and it even throws in a social element.