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Emma Walsh here, managing editor of the Journal. Routine Diary readers understand that tech isn't our normal beat. And when it comes to tech investing, we leave it to the experts. Fortunately, we have a number of such specialists in our Rolodex. Our colleague Jeff Brown will recognize to our long time readers.
In fact, he had numerous triple-digit returns in his Brownstone Research portfolios last year. Here's what Jeff thinks the tech sector will bring us in 2021 Each year, I like to take an appearance at the big image and forecast what's just around the corner. Longtime readers of my work know that I follow the most exciting tech trends on the edge of mass adoption.
These trends are experiencing exponential development and developing unbelievable opportunities for financiers. 5G Gadgets Our brand-new 5G (fifth-generation) cordless networks are a topic I have actually been covering for years now.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic interfered with supply chains in 2015, an impressive 250 million 5G-enabled devices were still offered. Specifically in the second quarter, there were supply chain disturbances, making hold-ups, and work blockages. And all of this ultimately led to Apple delaying the release of the 5G-enabled i, Phone 12 by 2 months.
And that need is now going to be pressed into 2021. I predict that more than 500 million 5G gadgets will be delivered in 2021.
Phase Three of 5G When I have actually talked about 5G in the past, I've described its 3 various phases. In Phase One, the infrastructure of these new networks is constructed out, consisting of all the brand-new towers and fiber-optic circuitry that 5G will require. In Phase 2, 5G gadgets go on sale.
And in Stage Three, 5G services start to be offered. That's when we begin to see applications operating on 5G networks. Consider things like huge multiplayer video games over a cellphone. That's not possible with 4G. It will be with 5G. And my second 5G forecast for 2021 is that we will begin Stage Three by this summer.
More and more consumers will go out to purchase a 5G phone to gain access to these applications. 5G is going to open up a suite of incredible applications: self-driving cars and trucks, the Web of Things, robotic surgery, and more.
The financial investment opportunities going forward will be massive. CRISPR Genetic Modifying Stepping away from 5G, the next essential innovation I predict in 2021 is CRISPR genetic editing. It's one of the most interesting advancements in biotechnology.