1. A method comprising: displaying information associated with a first application on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device; receiving a notification indicating an incoming message of a second messaging application different from the first application; after receiving the notification, detecting a gesture on the touch-sensitive display, wherein the gesture indicates a request to preview an inbox of the second messaging application; and without opening the second messaging application, gradually displaying the inbox for the second messaging application by gradually shifting the inbox for the second messaging application onto the touch-sensitive display, wherein the gradual shifting occurs in accordance with movement of the gesture.