IMHO, they are focused on other software items to generate $$$ and not keeping eye on the A/V ball.
Frankly, I do Custom Install and uncheck all but the shields.
The virtualization driver for Sandbox “appears” to cause BSODs.
AOS is still limping along.
Don’t get me started on GrimeFighter.
I think the “developers” have posted loudly this is not their decision but managements.
I think “management” is going down the Symantec path which IHMO is offering nothing…especially to pay for…and diluting what they are good at and during which diminishing the Avast “brand”.

Wonder if there is “new” management within Avast…or worse…they hired some consulting firm to “help” them guide the biz.
Hope they figure this out before they spiral too far down the rabbit hole.