1. A data processing system, comprising: a processor to execute instructions; a touch-sensitive display; a touch processing module; and a memory coupled with the processor to store instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to interface a notification module of the data processing system with an application programming interface (“API”) calling component and operative to: detect that the electronic device is operating in a locked state; while the device is operating in the locked state: receive a plurality of notifications from one or more applications; provide a pull-down option associated with the plurality of notifications, wherein the pull-down option comprises a visual affordance indicating the availability of a list of notifications including the plurality of notifications received while the device is operating in the locked state; detect a gesture that includes detecting a contact on the touch-sensitive display at a location of the visual affordance, and detecting movement on the touch-sensitive display; and in response to detecting the gesture, provide a list of the plurality of notifications to the user.