Everyone loves to travel and explore so many things whether on a vacation, on our way to our favorite malls and establishments or just simply going to work or school. Traveling will always be part of our daily lives but of course we cannot deny the traffic on the busy streets of EDSA and other major streets in Metro Manila or sometimes the problem of being not familiar with locations that really eat much of our time. That’s why portable GPS (Global Positioning System) devices and apps are very handy for vehicle owners or even commuters like me which the mobile app Waze is one the trusted apps I have in my smartphone.
Waze is a combination of GPS navigation technology with social networking that enable users to swiftly identify the fastest and most efficient map routes. Another good feature of Waze is that users can send reports in real time, based on constantly changing road conditions such as heavy traffic or accidents. Because it requires mobile internet connection and users being on the road it really needs a fast and reliable connection that only SMART can offers. That’s why SMART Communications Inc together with Voyager Innovations, Inc. (SMART subsidiary) and SUN Cellular they partner with Waze to expand local awareness of the crowd sourced navigation app and help Philippines drivers save time on every drive.
With more than 73.4 million subscribers of SMART and SUN, smartphone users will surely help fellow commuters and drivers on safe travel and updates on the current traffic situation on the road. Aside from that as part of the marketing, promotion and distribution of SMART and SUN, they will pre-install the Waze application on smartphones bundled under its commercial postpaid and prepaid offerings. And with Voyager, they will serve as a critical partner, working with Waze for technology integration and exchange of map data for both Smart and Sun.
Waze mobile app is available in iOs, Android, Symbian, Windows and Blackberry devices. And with the full roll out of the Smart and Sun LTE (long-term evolution), it will ensure account owners of Waze an uninterrupted and faster connection wherever they are.
