watchOS 11.4 Beta 4 Released with New Emojis and Performance Enhancements

New Emojis Arrive on Apple Watch

Apple has launched watchOS 11.4 Beta 4, bringing seven new emojis to the Apple Watch. These include a fingerprint, a face with bags under the eyes, a root vegetable, a leafless tree, a sharp, splatter, and a hovel. This update mirrors similar emoji additions in iOS 18.4 Beta 4, iPadOS 18.4 Beta 4, and macOS 15.4 Beta 4. This expands the ways users can communicate on their Apple Watch. For more on Apple's latest software, check out iOS 18.4 Beta 4: Key Features.

Siri Enhancements and Performance Improvements

While not officially confirmed, watchOS 11.4 Beta 4 also hints at improvements to Siri functionality. This could mean better accuracy, responsiveness, or expanded capabilities. The update also includes general performance enhancements and bug fixes. For insights into AI and personalization, see One UI 7: AI and Personalization Redefined.

How to Install watchOS 11.4 Beta 4

  1. Ensure your iPhone is running iOS 18.4 Beta 4.
  2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  3. Go to the My Watch tab.
  4. Navigate to General > Software Update.
  5. Download and install the update.

This update focuses on enhancing communication and performance on the Apple Watch. For those interested in other wearable tech updates, you might find Fitbit Updates Water Logging on Android relevant.