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timee80 2- if I don't open an app from a notification it doesnt clear the notification. Also, to clear all notifications I have to tap the x then "clear". That's an extra unnecessary step
I loved the notification shade in the Androids I've used, but oddly I hardly ever use it on my iPhone. After a year and a half of getting used to iOS, I almost always use the Lock Screen instead to review, open and dismiss notifications. Otherwise, once on a Home screen, I just glance at Badges to see what I need to check.
It wasn't a conscious decision, it's just the usage pattern that evolved over time for me.