# Apple’s Upcoming Software Releases: watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 Beta 3
Apple is set to make a substantial advancement in its software landscape with the imminent introduction of **Apple Intelligence**, a fresh AI platform tailored for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Anticipated to debut next month, this platform is currently in beta and is viewed as a pivotal move in Apple’s technological roadmap. Concurrently, Apple is also launching **beta 3** versions of **watchOS 11.1**, **tvOS 18.1**, and **visionOS 2.1**.
Although the details regarding the new features in these beta updates are not fully disclosed, several long-awaited features are expected to be included shortly. Here’s a summary of what we know thus far and what users can anticipate from these upcoming software updates.
## **watchOS 11.1: Anticipating Sleep Apnea Detection**
One of the most sought-after features of **watchOS 11** is **sleep apnea detection**, a health-focused capability that has already secured **FDA approval**. Nonetheless, this feature has not yet been fully incorporated into the current beta versions of watchOS 11.1. Sleep apnea detection is projected to capitalize on the Apple Watch’s sophisticated health sensors to observe users’ sleep behaviors and identify irregularities that may signify sleep apnea, a serious issue affecting millions globally.
Apple has been progressively enhancing the Apple Watch’s health-monitoring functions, and incorporating sleep apnea detection would significantly enrich its suite of health tools, which already comprises heart rate monitoring, ECG, and blood oxygen saturation tracking.
## **tvOS 18.1: Upgrading the Apple TV Experience**
The **tvOS 18.1** beta is also on the way, with a number of features that were postponed during the initial launch of tvOS 18 expected to be introduced soon. Here are some noteworthy features that may be included in the forthcoming beta:
1. **Robot Vacuum Cleaner Integration**: Apple is advancing its smart home capabilities by enabling **robot vacuum cleaners** to integrate with the **Home app**. This enhancement allows users to operate their vacuum cleaners via **Siri** and incorporate them into automation routines and scenes, enhancing the convenience of household cleaning.
2. **Screen Savers**: Apple TV users have savored breathtaking aerial screen savers, yet **movies and TV-themed screen savers** are still absent from tvOS 18. These are expected to be introduced in later updates, providing a more immersive and tailored viewing experience.
3. **21:9 Aspect Ratio Support**: For those connecting their Apple TV to a projector, **21:9 support** will enable them to view content in a cinematic aspect ratio. This feature proves particularly beneficial for home theater configurations, delivering a more engaging viewing experience.
## **visionOS 2.1: Mac Virtual Display and More**
Apple’s **visionOS 2.1** powers the **Apple Vision Pro**, the company’s eagerly awaited spatial computer. Among the most thrilling features expected in **visionOS 2.1** is the **Mac Virtual Display**. This feature will enable users to establish a virtual ultra-wide display, essentially replicating the experience of having two 4K monitors side by side. Such a capability could transform productivity for professionals who require extensive screen space for tasks such as video editing, coding, or design endeavors.
Additionally, there are speculations that **Apple Intelligence** might be integrated into the **Apple Vision Pro** by 2025. This integration would extend the AI platform to Apple’s spatial computing device, further augmenting its functionalities and establishing coherence with the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
## **Apple Intelligence: The Future of AI on Apple Devices**
At the core of these updates lies **Apple Intelligence**, Apple’s innovative AI platform anticipated to significantly impact its entire ecosystem. While further details are still unfolding, Apple Intelligence is expected to introduce advanced machine learning and AI-driven features across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and potentially the Apple Vision Pro in the future.
The platform is foreseen to elevate various functions, from **Siri** to **on-device processing**, making Apple devices more intelligent and capable of understanding and catering to user needs. Apple Intelligence could also be instrumental in health monitoring, home automation, and productivity, establishing it as a central component of Apple’s vision moving forward.
## **What’s on the Horizon?**
As Apple persistently fine-tunes these updates, we can foresee additional features and enhancements being unveiled in the weeks ahead. The **beta 3** versions of **watchOS 11.1**, **tvOS 18.1**, and **visionOS 2.1** are likely to encompass several of the postponed features discussed earlier, and we will be closely monitoring any emerging developments.
