# watchOS 11.2 Beta 2 Now Released for Developers
Apple has officially launched the second beta version of watchOS 11.2 for developers, following the first beta that became available just a week earlier. Although the specifics regarding new features in this update are not yet clear, it’s noteworthy that watchOS 11 has already rolled out most of the functionalities introduced at WWDC 2024. This new beta is likely aimed at enhancing and expanding upon those features, alongside possible bug fixes and performance enhancements.
## Key Features Rolled Out in watchOS 11.1
In the last update, **watchOS 11.1**, Apple unveiled two major **Apple Intelligence** capabilities, which rely on iPhone 15 Pro or more recent models:
1. **Reduce Interruptions**: This innovative Focus Mode feature smartly filters notifications, emphasizing those that might demand immediate attention. For instance, it can underline a notification about picking up your child from daycare, ensuring you stay informed of crucial updates.
2. **Summarization**: Apple Intelligence is now able to distill all your notifications into a brief summary, giving you a clear overview of essential information without bombarding you with individual notifications.
These functionalities are part of Apple’s larger initiative to enhance user experience through AI-driven recommendations and automation, making the Apple Watch a more intuitive and supportive gadget.
## Anticipations for watchOS 11.2
Though watchOS 11.2 does not appear to introduce any revolutionary new features, it might act as a platform for enhancing pre-existing capabilities. One point of interest is the **sleep apnea detection** capability, which was first introduced with watchOS 11 but has yet to be launched worldwide.
### Sleep Apnea Detection
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. Apple reports that over 1 billion individuals around the globe are impacted by this condition, with the majority remaining undiagnosed. If untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and heart issues.
To identify sleep apnea, the Apple Watch utilizes its accelerometer to observe subtle wrist movements linked to disturbances in normal breathing. This information is then analyzed to monitor a new metric known as **Breathing Disturbances**. Users can check these disturbances in the Health app, where they are classified as either “elevated” or “not elevated.” The data can be reviewed over different time frames, such as one month, six months, or a year.
With **watchOS 11.2 beta 2**, there’s a chance that Apple will broaden the availability of this feature to additional countries, allowing a wider user audience to benefit.
## Additional Beta Releases
In addition to watchOS 11.2 beta 2, Apple has also issued the second beta versions of **tvOS 18.2** and **visionOS 2.2**. These updates are expected to feature similar bug fixes and performance updates, though specific details remain unverified.
As always, developers are urged to experiment with these new beta versions and report any bugs or issues they may encounter. Apple will keep refining these updates in readiness for their official launch to the public.
## Conclusion
While watchOS 11.2 may not present any groundbreaking new functionalities, it builds on the solid groundwork established by prior updates. With enhancements to sleep apnea detection and the potential for broader availability of Apple Intelligence features, this update ensures that the Apple Watch continues to be a valuable asset for health tracking and daily productivity.
Stay tuned for further updates as we discover more about what will be contained in the final version of watchOS 11.2.
