# Apple Approaches Conclusion of Beta Testing for watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4
Apple is nearing the end of the beta testing stage for its forthcoming software updates, namely **watchOS 11.4** and **tvOS 18.4**. These updates deliver minor yet significant enhancements for users of Apple Watch and Apple TV. While they don’t introduce revolutionary changes, they feature new emojis, possible Siri upgrades, and anticipated functionalities for Apple TV.
## **watchOS 11.4: What’s New?**
### **Seven New Emojis**
A standout feature in watchOS 11.4 is the addition of **seven new emojis**, which were showcased by Unicode earlier this year. These comprise:
– A **face with bags under the eyes**
– A **fingerprint**
– A **leafless tree**
– A **root vegetable**
– A **harp**
– A **shovel**
– A **splatter**
These emojis follow the last update in **watchOS 10.4**, which unveiled characters like a **mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads**, along with 18 fresh people and body emojis that can face both directions.
### **Possible Siri Enhancements**
While **Apple Intelligence** (Apple’s AI initiative) is not yet accessible on Apple Watch, Apple has been actively enhancing Siri. Prior updates have improved Siri’s responsiveness and precision, and even more refinements might come in watchOS 11.4.
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## **tvOS 18.4: What to Expect?**
Apple TV users can look forward to **two significant features** in tvOS 18.4:
### **1. New Screensavers**
Apple has been broadening its assortment of **Apple TV screensavers**, including the **Snoopy screensavers** from a previous update. During the **tvOS 18.2 beta testing**, MacRumors discovered references to **two additional screensavers**. However, these were eventually removed in tvOS 18.3, leaving users speculating whether Apple will bring them back in tvOS 18.4 or reserve them for **tvOS 19**.
### **2. Robot Vacuum Support**
Apple has been developing **HomeKit integration for robot vacuums**, a feature initially rumored for launch in 2023. However, it faced delays, and there is conjecture that **tvOS 18.4 may finally introduce robot vacuum support**, allowing users to manage them via Apple TV and the Home app.
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## **What’s Next for Apple’s Software?**
Even though **watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4** are relatively modest updates, Apple is already gearing up for the next significant software versions:
– **watchOS 12** – Anticipated to add more health and fitness functionalities.
– **tvOS 19** – Believed to offer an updated smart home experience.
Moreover, Apple is said to be working on **new smart home devices**, which include:
– An **Amazon Echo Show-like gadget** with an integrated display.
– A **Face ID-enabled doorbell** that might work with **AirPods Pro 3**.
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## **Final Thoughts**
Apple’s **watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4** updates may not be brimming with substantial features, but they introduce **new emojis, possible Siri advancements, and much-anticipated Apple TV improvements**. As Apple continues to refine its ecosystem, users can look forward to more significant developments in **watchOS 12 and tvOS 19** later this year.
In addition to these updates, Apple has also launched **iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and visionOS 2.4**, marking the concluding stages of its recent software deployment. Stay tuned for further announcements as Apple readies for its **WWDC 2024** presentations! 🚀
