How to check and dismiss notifications on the Samsung Galaxy S5

If you receive a notification on your Samsung Galaxy S5 while you aren't using it, they'll all filter into the notification shade area until you view and dismiss them. It's one central hub that collects all your notifications in one place. You may also see icons in the top left of your status bar indicating you have missed notifications. Here's how to check them and clear them out:

source: androidcentral