Abstract: A computing device can be unlocked and an application selected for execution with a single gesture. The single gesture can comprise a portion of an unlock gesture and an application selection gesture. An unlock-and-launch user interface can comprise a plurality of tracks and a user can unlock a device and select an application by first moving an icon in a first direction along a first track from a starting position and then along a second track in a second direction. A user can unlock a device and launch an application by supplying an unlock gesture and then selecting an application icon from a series of icons presented while the user's finger or stylus remains in contact with the touchscreen. Applications to be included in an unlock-and-launch interface can be selected by the user, or automatically selected by the device based on application usage and/or device context.