FastMall
FastMall is an iPhone and iPod Touch application that provides interactive mall maps that guide users with turn-by-turn directions. Each listed mall contains information regarding current stores, restaurants, hours of operation and Google map directions.
FastMall is a product of New York-based Mindsmack which does web development for such companies as Citibank and IBM. The idea originally came from President/CEO Sam Feuer's wife Amie. “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.”
FastMall uses two systems for helping people find their way: GPS to get to the mall from outside, and then virtual maps once indoors.
Application features include:
- Shake your iPhone to locate the nearest restroom
- Total offline search so the app is stable even if your signal fails once you are logged in.
- Add a review of any store, restaurant or restroom.
- Photo and video reviews
The FastMall app is a free download for the iPhone.