New Beta version 18.4.2337

Hi everyone,

new beta version 18.4.2337 (build 18.4.3892) is released.

What`s new:

  • New desing of Wi-Fi Inspector

  • New map of devices

  • Easier to change device type

  • Different scans for public and private networks

What was fixed:

  • GDPR compliance: added new options in Privacy section in General Settings ( paid programs)
  • Setup: UI is now installed in second phase of setup. It should have positive impact on installation success and installation speed

Download links:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=179943.0

Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team.

Why is GDPR compliance only available to paid users?

Makes no sense the rules aren’t product specific. They apply equally to paid or free users. :slight_smile:

For those who might be wondering what GDPR is - General Data Protection Regulation - from what I have found it would appear to be an EU (European Union) directive. But other countries would have to comply for any European citizens.

csoonline.com GDPR

GDPR is a regulation that requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. And non-compliance could cost companies dearly. Here’s what every company that does business in Europe needs to know about GDPR.

Wi-Fi Inspector appears broken, it flashes back and forth, alternating between the screen with “You’re Protected” and the WiFi Inspector at about a 1 second interval. Eventually WiFi Inspector completes, but the “exit” button has to be pressed quickly when the screen becomes visible in order to stop the alternating screens.

https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218748.msg1460011#msg1460011

"We’ll see whether it’s necessary to enable it for Free users in future. "
Eventually, we’ll see an answer to my statement. :slight_smile:

Thanks for the new beta.
BTW IIRC some of the additional privacy settings are available in previous beta too.

Hi NON, that’s correct - in fact, all of them (German UI).

Free users will keep the current settings: to opt out from communityIQ and Data Sharing. The paid users have more options as for them we might know their identity (through license purchase). Free user is anonymous for us.

Thanks for the info Martin.

Working fine on Windows 10 v1803.

I was wondering, thanks David :slight_smile:

Also noticed the user interface seems a bit slower compared to the previous beta 18.4.2336 and before. Maybe it’s related to my earlier post below.

Wi-Fi Inspector appears broken, it flashes back and forth, alternating between the screen with "You're Protected" and the WiFi Inspector at about a 1 second interval. Eventually WiFi Inspector completes, but the "exit" button has to be pressed quickly when the screen becomes visible in order to stop the alternating screens.

BTW - The alternating issue above only happens with WiFi inspector, not any of the scans. And when it alternates to the “you’re protected” screen, the usual screen buttons are muted.

Thank you both,
The issue is affecting only Win XP.
We are working on a fix.
Filip

On Behavior Shield issue i have, will tackle in own thread, didn’t mean to post it twice on same thing, my fault, was getting aggravated and frustrated before, Did fix Desktop though, so happy there

Took a whole clean 1803 Install