By brolloh Since iPhone received notifications in iOS 5, we’ve been much happier seeing our alerts roll in at the top of our devices instead of over the top of our current task.
However, a lot of standard Apple and third party apps have navigation buttons in the same place. So whilst you may want to simply go Back, instead your unfortunately timed prod takes you to a lonely smiley face from your friend. Not ideal.

As ever there’s a trick for getting rid of notifications rather than waiting 6 seconds for them to retreat. Simply wait for one to appear and slide you finger (or thumb!) from right to left. A well aimed slide will get rid of your notification in an instant.
More soon!

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