LG has unveiled its dual-screen LG V10 smartphone

LG has launched a new smartphone with two screens, which it hopes will help boost flagging sales as it struggles to compete against increased competition from China. The LG V10 smartphone features a secondary screen above the main 5.7-inch display that will be used for notifications as well as aiding multitasking. The second “always-on” screen will display the time, date, weather and battery level when the main screen is off. When the main screen is on, the smaller display will be used to quickly switch between apps, access favorite contacts and highlight notifications. LG’s V10 smartphone features premium materials including a stainless steel frame and silicone cover while internally it mimics the company’s G4 smartphone that was launched earlier in the year. The V10 will be the first in a range of V smartphones from the company as it seeks to boost sales in a difficult market. While LG remains the third biggest smartphone maker in the U.S. it has struggled to compete against the rising tide of Chinese manufacturers who have quickly grabbed a big chunk of the global market.