1. A method for use within a handheld electronic device, the method comprising: determining user actuation of a device key of the handheld electronic device; determining a latency adjusted time of said user actuation of said device key, said latency adjusted time being based on a latency of said handheld electronic device in determining said user actuation of said device key; and determining a result of said user actuation of said device key based, at least in part, on said latency adjusted time.