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Emma Walsh here, handling editor of the Diary. Regular Journal readers understand that tech isn't our usual beat. And when it concerns tech investing, we leave it to the specialists. Luckily, we have a number of such specialists in our Rolodex. Our coworker Jeff Brown will recognize to our long time readers.
In reality, he had several triple-digit returns in his Brownstone Research portfolios in 2015. Here's what Jeff believes the tech sector will bring us in 2021 Each year, I like to take a look at the big picture and predict what's simply around the corner. Longtime readers of my work know that I follow the most amazing tech patterns on the brink of mass adoption.
These trends are experiencing rapid development and developing amazing chances for investors. 5G Gadgets Our new 5G (fifth-generation) wireless networks are a topic I have actually been covering for years now.
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic interfered with supply chains last year, an excellent 250 million 5G-enabled devices were still offered. Specifically in the 2nd quarter, there were supply chain disruptions, producing delays, and work interruptions. And all of this eventually resulted in Apple postponing the release of the 5G-enabled i, Phone 12 by 2 months.
When you think about all of that, offering 250 million units is impressive. More importantly, the hold-ups brought on by the pandemic developed a ton of bottled-up need. And that demand is now going to be pushed into 2021. In truth, I forecast that more than 500 million 5G gadgets will be delivered in 2021.
Phase 3 of 5G When I've talked about 5G in the past, I've described its 3 different stages. In Stage One, the facilities of these brand-new networks is developed out, including all the new towers and fiber-optic electrical wiring that 5G will require. In Phase Two, 5G devices go on sale.
And in Stage 3, 5G services begin to be offered. That's when we begin to see applications running on 5G networks. And my second 5G prediction for 2021 is that we will begin Stage 3 by this summertime.
More and more consumers will go out to buy a 5G phone to gain access to these applications. 5G is going to open up a suite of extraordinary applications: self-driving cars, the Internet of Things, robotic surgery, and more.
The investment opportunities going forward will be enormous. CRISPR Genetic Modifying Stepping away from 5G, the next important innovation I foresee in 2021 is CRISPR hereditary editing. It's one of the most interesting advancements in biotechnology.