Augmented reality technology will become more mainstream in 2018 as app developers utilize platforms like ARKit and ARCore to create high-quality mobile apps. Beacon technology will also expand in use cases to provide location-based information and services to users without an internet connection. Artificial intelligence will start being used more widely in mobile apps, including allowing integration with voice assistants like Siri, though development will still be limited to large companies. Blockchain technology has applications beyond cryptocurrencies to record virtually any transaction and will become more prevalent in business and everyday life.