Get The Most Out Of Your iPhone: How To See All Notifications On Your Lock Screen
by Matt Lynley on Jan 9, 2012, 2:57 PM
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 The iPhone lock screen used to be a wasted opportunity. It just sat there, static, with no updates other than the occasional pop-up notification. With the latest version of iOS Apple changed all of that, turning your lock screen into a universal inbox that keeps track of all your alerts in one place. Because Apple didn't configure some of the most mission-critical apps, like Mail, for the lock screen by default many people are missing out. We're going to walk you through how to get all of your most important app notifications right on your lock screen. This way you can see at a quick glance everything that's happening in your world. It's one of the really great features of iOS. This is what you want to see  Your most recent Twitter alerts and other messages already have a place on your lock screen, but there's a lot more you can add to it. Let's turn this into more than just a social media feed.
Jump to your settings screen first.  You'll find the notifications tab under the main settings section. It's easy to jump to for a reason — Apple wants this thing front and center in your phone.
Pick the most important apps to get notifications from  Just because you can have alerts for every app doesn't mean you should. First thing you'll probably notice, for example, is that your Mail app doesn't appear on the lock screen. Pick five or six of your favorite apps that you always find yourself unlocking and checking your phone for updates. Here are some examples: - Google+ (for the five or six of you out there)
- Games (like Words With Friends and Hanging With Friends).
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