# Apple Unveils First Betas of tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, and visionOS 2.2
Apple has officially launched beta testing for tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, and visionOS 2.2. These updates come in the wake of the initial launches of these operating systems earlier in 2024, which were unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). While the .1 updates were rather minor, the .2 versions are anticipated to incorporate some of the postponed features that were initially declared but have yet to be implemented. Here’s what we can look forward to with these new betas.
## tvOS 18.2: What’s New?
tvOS 18.2 is set to deliver several fresh features and enhancements to Apple TV, some of which were deferred from the original tvOS 18 release. These encompass:
### 1. **Robot Vacuum Cleaner Compatibility**
Apple is broadening its HomeKit ecosystem to encompass robot vacuum cleaners. With tvOS 18.2, these devices will work with the Home app, enabling users to incorporate them into automations and scenes. Furthermore, users will have the ability to manage their robot vacuums using Siri voice commands.
### 2. **New Screen Savers**
One of the most eagerly awaited features is the arrival of new screen savers. While Apple pledged to include movies and TV-themed screen savers, these were not featured in the initial tvOS 18 launch. It’s likely that tvOS 18.2 will finally present these visually captivating screen savers.
### 3. **21:9 Aspect Ratio Support**
For those who connect their Apple TV to projectors or ultra-wide displays, tvOS 18.2 is believed to introduce support for the 21:9 aspect ratio. This will allow for wider content displays, enhancing the viewing experience, particularly for cinematic material.
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## visionOS 2.2: Enhancing the Vision Pro Experience
Apple’s visionOS powers the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first spatial computing device. While visionOS 2.0 introduced numerous features, one significant function has been notably absent, which may finally be included in visionOS 2.2.
### 1. **Mac Virtual Display**
A key feature of visionOS is its capability to use the Apple Vision Pro as a virtual display for your Mac. The forthcoming update is expected to improve this function by providing higher resolution and a larger virtual display. This would create an ultra-wide display akin to having two 4K monitors positioned side by side, making it perfect for productivity and multitasking.
## watchOS 11.2: What to Anticipate
In contrast to tvOS and visionOS, watchOS 11.2 does not introduce any major postponed features. Nonetheless, there are still several areas where Apple could enhance functionality.
### 1. **Sleep Apnea Alerts**
One of the most notable features of watchOS 11 is its capability to detect signs of sleep apnea. However, this feature is presently limited to certain regions due to regulatory requirements. With watchOS 11.2, Apple may broaden the scope of sleep apnea notifications to additional countries, although this primarily hinges on local government approvals rather than Apple itself.
## What’s on the Horizon?
In addition to these updates, there are speculations that Apple is planning to unveil its AI platform, **Apple Intelligence**, for the Apple Vision Pro in 2025. This would integrate the Vision Pro within Apple’s broader AI ecosystem, which already encompasses the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. While this feature might not be included with visionOS 2.2, it’s something worth watching for future updates.
Should Apple introduce any new features in these beta releases, we will ensure this article is updated with the latest information. For now, these updates are expected to become available to the public in the upcoming months, alongside other system updates such as iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2.
Stay tuned for more updates as Apple continues to enhance and expand its software ecosystem!
