LG V10's ticker display: Gimmick or useful?

In that context, the secondary, 'ticker' display of the new LG V10 makes some sense. The 2.1-incher (160 x 1040 pixels, or 513 ppi in case you care) will push notifications (icon only, though) and show the time or weather when the primary, 5.7-inch panel is off, potentially saving you some battery — despite the 5% battery overhead it adds, according to LG. It'll automatically shut down when the phone is in your pants, too. The screen will also serve as a questionably handy shortcut base for quick (?) access to your favorite apps or contacts. Obviously, its position at the very top of what is a very tall device is less than ideal for that latter use case.