1. In a computing device having a limited set of input keys, a method for providing users with access to applications and user information, the method comprising: displaying a user interface having a top level view for allowing a user to select among applications available for the computing device; providing user interface navigation by: moving a screen cursor in a forward relative direction among screen objects at a given level, in response to user selection of a forward key from said limited set of input keys, moving the screen cursor in a reverse relative direction among screen objects at a given level, in response to user selection of a reverse key from said limited set of input keys, selecting a particular screen object at which the screen cursor is currently located, in response to user selection of a select key from said limited set of input keys, whereupon the device displays a lower level view of the user interface which pertains to the particular screen object, and returning to the top level view, in response to user selection of a home key from said limited set of input keys; wherein access to the applications and user information is achieved for the computing device through use of said limited set of input keys.