From the lock screen simply slide the Status Bar down to see the latest notifications, all in one step. See To open the Notifications panel for the reference.
Customize by selecting a clock theme or any app on the phone and adding a hot key for direct access from the lock screen. See Customizing clocks & shortcuts on the lock screen for the reference.
Using the front-facing camera, you can use your face to unlock your phone thanks to the facial recognition technology supported by your phone’s operating system. Please note that this feature is only available after you set up your Google account on your device. See Setting an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password for the reference.
After receiving several download, app upgrade, notification texts, and emails, the Status Bar can get really full. There are times when users want to keep some of the notifications in the bar while dismissing others, just like a “to do” list. Now, with a swipe left or right, users can clear the notification they want to remove from the list. See To clear all notifications for the reference.