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Today comes the first Start++ update since May.  Long overdue, perhaps - but I hope worth the wait :)  As I teased earlier, a major new feature available in 0.7 is the ability to turn many iPhone web apps into Start Gadgets.  There are more examples on the Start++ home page.  But here’s another:

Just like previous Start++ customizations, these can be exported and shared on BrandonTools.com - in fact, I’ve already created a place to share them with others (and you can subscribe via RSS to see when new ones are added!).  Setting one up isn’t too difficult if you’re familiar with how these kinds of web apps work.  Below is what the gadget building UI looks like:

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Note that Start++ is still in beta, and that the capabilities of Start++ Start Gadgets will continue to grow.

So what are you waiting for?  Go grab the download.

I just sent the following message to BoA customer service, since they don’t allow direct e-mail or have a “reply” function on the astoundingly unhelpful messages they send to me. 

This is unacceptable.  To review my experience so far, visit: http://brandonlive.com/2007/08/16/boa-is-pissing-me-off/

I just received a response to my last message stating that:

“Please be advised, Online Banking only allows access to Bank of America
accounts located in the same state as your checking account. As a result, we
are unable to add your account ending in -xxxx to Online Banking.”

My checking account has always been in Washington.  My credit account has always been in Washington.  I live and work in Washington, nowhere else.  It’s been two weeks since this issue arose and it is still not fixed.  Please fix this today, or I will have to find a bank with competent customer service.

Update:  It’s out.