The next big things: 2017 will be the year of 5G and VR

This article forecasts that the advent of 5G - which will be standard by 2018 - will make the biggest impact of any technological advance in 2017, as it paves the way for wearables, IoT devices and AR/VR/mixed reality.

When 5G and VR collide

Simon SpaullAppLovin

Mobile moments

This article is part of a series of articles on mobile moments. Read more

One of the biggest impacts for 2017 will be the advent of 5G with its enormous speed and high capacity. Smart 5G wearables, 5G-powered IoT devices and AR/VR/mixed reality will empower mobile advertisers, enabling access to consumers' personal interests and activities, anonymously, with no breach of personal data, so brands can tailor advertising relevantly to individual needs.

5G networks are expected to start rolling out this year and will likely be standard by 2018. Given...

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