I have been looking for the same functionality but unfortunately it is still missing on Android 4.1.
I guess there are many ex-iphone users are seeking for the same function out there. I really hate to unlock my screen, and then pull down the notification bar before I can have a preview of texts, calls and whatsapp notifications -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en