In the weeks following the release of the last major operating system updates, new beta versions are now ready for Apple devices. The Beta 1 updates feature tvOS 18.4, HomePod 18.4, and more.
Upcoming software cycle may introduce more features compared to previous updates
Apple has launched a new beta development cycle across its software platforms.
Last month, the company rolled out public updates including tvOS 18.3, HomePod 18.3, among others, with a focus on improving performance, fixing bugs, and enhancing security. Unfortunately, new features were sparse.
With the arrival of this new beta cycle, there’s a promising opportunity for updates that are more feature-rich.
Currently, Apple has introduced a comprehensive set of Beta 1 updates, including:
- iOS 18.4
- iPadOS 18.4
- macOS Sequoia 15.4
- visionOS 2.4
- tvOS 18.4
- HomePod 18.4
- watchOS 11.4
Potential features for the newest updates
The initial updates are anticipated to bring several exciting feature enhancements.
Among the expected changes are a redesigned Apple Mail for iPad and Mac, the addition of support for new AI languages, and potential upgrades for Siri—though it’s possible that changes to Siri may be postponed to version 18.5.
As for tvOS 18.4 and HomePod 18.4, specific features remain largely unknown.
However, after experiencing relatively minor updates in the last beta cycle, we anticipate seeing at least some fresh features in this update.
We will thoroughly explore the Beta 1 updates and keep you informed of any findings.
Have you tried installing the Beta 1 for Apple’s latest software? Share your thoughts in the comments.
