# Apple’s Newest Beta Updates: watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4 Highlights
Apple is continually enhancing its ecosystem with the newest beta versions of **watchOS 11.4** and **tvOS 18.4**, delivering subtle yet significant improvements for Apple Watch and Apple TV users. While these updates may not unveil revolutionary features, they do provide enhancements that elevate the user experience.
## **watchOS 11.4: What’s New?**
The fourth beta of **watchOS 11.4** unveils **seven new emojis**, previously showcased earlier this year by Unicode. These include:
– **Face with bags under the eyes**
– **Fingerprint**
– **Leafless tree**
– **Root vegetable**
– **Harp**
– **Shovel**
– **Splatter**
This follows the **watchOS 10.4** update, which introduced emojis like a **mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads**, as well as 18 new people and body emojis that could be represented in various orientations.
### **Enhancements to Siri on Apple Watch**
While Apple’s **AI-driven Apple Intelligence** is yet to be available on Apple Watch, the company is actively improving **Siri’s capabilities** on the device. These enhancements may lead to smoother and more responsive interactions with the voice assistant.
## **tvOS 18.4: What to Anticipate?**
Apple TV users are also benefiting from a **minor upgrade** with tvOS 18.4. Although the beta does not introduce major new features, two expected enhancements are on the horizon:
### **1. New Screensavers**
Apple has been expanding its selection of **Apple TV screensavers**, including the new **Snoopy-themed visuals**. Previous beta versions of tvOS 18.2 hinted at **new screensavers for Shows and Movies**, but these were removed in tvOS 18.3. It remains uncertain whether Apple will reintroduce them 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 that was initially anticipated last year but faced delays. There is speculation that **tvOS 18.4** could finally implement this long-anticipated functionality, allowing users to manage their **robot vacuums** directly via their Apple TV or Home app.
## **What Lies Ahead for watchOS and tvOS?**
While **watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4** are relatively modest updates, rumors suggest that Apple is in the works for **watchOS 12 and tvOS 19**, which may introduce more substantial changes. Reports indicate that Apple is planning a **smart home overhaul**, including:
– A **smart display akin to Amazon Echo Show**
– A **Face ID-equipped doorbell**
– Enhanced **HomeKit integrations**
## **Final Insights**
Even though **watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4** do not bring drastic new features, they align with Apple’s trend of **gradual improvements**. Featuring **new emojis, Siri enhancements, and potential smart home advancements**, these updates keep Apple’s ecosystem dynamic while laying the groundwork for more dramatic changes in forthcoming software releases.
Apple has also issued beta updates for **iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and visionOS 2.4**, ensuring that all its platforms benefit from ongoing improvements. Stay tuned for more updates as Apple gears up for its next major software announcements. 🚀
