Software:FastMall
| Developer(s) | Mindsmack |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 21st century |
| Operating system | • Android • iOS • Windows Phone |
| Available in | English plus other languages |
| Type | Geographic information system |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | fastmall.com |
FastMall is an American application software for mobile devices that provides interactive shopping-mall maps that guide users with turn-by-turn directions.[1] Each listed mall contains information regarding its stores, restaurants, hours of operation and Google Maps directions.
Description
It is a product of Mindsmack, a multi-media studio based in New York City , New York, which does web development for companies including Citibank and IBM. The idea originally came from president and chief executive officer Sam Feuer's wife Amie.[2] "The goal was to find her a bathroom in a store or the mall as quick as possible. Then it evolved into something where you can actually get turn-by-turn directions inside of a structure without using GPS."[3]
The application uses two systems for helping people find their way – a global-positioning system (GPS) to get to the mall from outside, and then virtual maps once indoors.[4]
Application features include:[5]
- Shake the iPhone to locate the nearest restroom
- Total offline search so the application is stable even if a signal fails once one is logged in
- Add a review of any store, restaurant or restroom
- Photo and video reviews
Availability
A free download, it is available for the Apple mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) as well as devices using the Android operating system. As of May 2012 a client for Windows Phone has been released in to the marketplace [6]
References
- ↑ "FastMall app aims to enhance shopping mall experience" (in en-US). https://www.retaildive.com/ex/mobilecommercedaily/fastmall-app-launches-to-help-consumers-save-time-money.
- ↑ [1].
- ↑ Verdon, Joan (April 3, 2010). "Helping Shoppers To Navigate the Mall". The Record. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121011161458/http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/89860217_Helping_shoppers_to_navigate_the_mall.html?page=all. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ↑ Norman, Bill (January 28, 2010). "Elevators and Bathrooms at Your Fingertips – A Free iPhone Application Helps Shoppers Find Accessible Routes, Food, Bathrooms in malls". Quest (a magazine of the Muscular Dystrophy Association). http://quest.mda.org/news/elevators-and-bathrooms-your-fingertips. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ↑ [2].
- ↑ "FastMall : interactive shopping-mall maps for Windows Phone". 1800PocketPC. 13 May 2012. http://www.1800pocketpc.com/fastmall-interactive-shopping-mall-maps-for-windows-phone/31661/.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
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