# Apple’s Latest Beta Releases: Anticipating watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4
Apple is in the process of testing the most recent versions of its operating systems, including **watchOS 11.4** and **tvOS 18.4**. Although the company has not officially disclosed all the new functionalities, some anticipated updates and enhancements are already creating buzz among Apple Watch and Apple TV enthusiasts.
## **watchOS 11.4: What’s on the Horizon?**
### **Exciting New Emojis for Apple Watch**
One of the highly awaited features in **watchOS 11.4** is the introduction of **new emojis**. The Unicode Consortium has recently showcased **seven new emojis** that might make their debut in this update:
– **Face with bags under the eyes**
– **Fingerprint**
– **Leafless tree**
– **Root vegetable**
– **Harp**
– **Shovel**
– **Splatter**
Apple has a tradition of incorporating new emojis with its software updates. In **watchOS 10.4**, for instance, emojis like **mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads** were introduced, alongside 18 new people and body emojis that could be oriented in either direction.
### **Enhancements for Siri**
Despite the absence of **Apple Intelligence** on Apple Watch for now, Apple is focused on **improving Siri’s functionalities**. With **watchOS 10.4**, Siri saw a number of enhancements, and similar upgrades could be included in **watchOS 11.4** to enhance the assistant’s responsiveness and utility.
## **tvOS 18.4: Anticipated Additions**
### **New Screensavers on the Way**
Apple TV users are eagerly awaiting **new screensavers** that Apple had previously alluded to. While **tvOS 18.2** brought in **Snoopy-themed screensavers**, indications of additional screensavers appeared in early beta builds of **tvOS 18.3** but were subsequently removed. Whether Apple will bring these screensavers back in **tvOS 18.4** or reserve them for **tvOS 19** remains uncertain.
### **Support for Robot Vacuums**
Another eagerly anticipated feature is **support for robot vacuums**. Originally slated for 2023, Apple delayed this feature. Still, there’s speculation that **tvOS 18.4** might finally offer it to Apple TV users. This functionality would enable Apple TV to connect with smart home devices like robot vacuums, leading to an even more integrated home automation experience.
## **Other Beta Updates from Apple**
In addition to **watchOS 11.4** and **tvOS 18.4**, Apple has also launched beta releases for:
– **iOS 18.4**
– **iPadOS 18.4**
– **macOS 15.4**
– **visionOS 2.4**
Though these updates appear to be relatively minor, reports suggest that Apple is also developing **watchOS 12** and **tvOS 19**, which could offer more substantial modifications. Rumors indicate that Apple is planning to broaden its smart home ecosystem with new products such as an **Amazon Echo Show-like smart display** and a **Face ID-enabled doorbell**.
## **Concluding Remarks**
While **watchOS 11.4** and **tvOS 18.4** may not unveil revolutionary changes, they bring **valuable enhancements** and **new features** that enrich the Apple Watch and Apple TV experience. As Apple progresses with beta testing, further information about these updates may surface.
Stay tuned for more updates as Apple gears up to release these updates in the upcoming weeks! 🚀
