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Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« on: September 02, 2019, 10:41:26 AM »
Hello everyone,

Brand new Avast Battery Saver product is now available in Beta!

In this phase of a product lifecycle it is very important to get as much feedback as possible therefore we would like to ask you to help us with testing.

What is Avast Battery Saver?
  • It is a product for Windows notebooks or devices with a battery.
  • Reduces internal and external power demands to extend battery life.
  • One click turns off Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® for an even longer battery life.
  • Reduces the power consumption of power hungry processors.

How can you help?
  • Download the Beta version: https://honzik.avcdn.net/setup/avast-bs/beta/avast_battery_saver_online_setup.exe.
  • Launch the setup and click on Install now.
  • Done? Launch the product and click on Maximum to enjoy more battery life - wherever you go.
  • Maximum profile shall be also activated automatically when you unplug your notebook from power source.
  • If you find any bugs during testing, please create a new thread in this forum section.
  • Please provide us also with feedback about what you like most and what you would change. You can also fill in the survey displayed in the product.
  • Since we aim to deliver the best product - would you add anything to it that is missing? Do not hesitate to share your feedback!



Thank you & enjoy the beta testing!
AVAST Team.
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2019, 08:36:17 PM »
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2019, 10:57:06 AM »
Beta is up and running. Btw, any info about pricing yet..? Cheers
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2019, 11:12:42 AM »
Quote from: Asyn on September 03, 2019, 10:57:06 AM
Beta is up and running. Btw, any info about pricing yet..? Cheers

Not yet, we are about to test a few variants first and then we will decide about the final price.
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2019, 11:38:41 AM »
Quote from: Stellarman on September 03, 2019, 11:12:42 AM
Quote from: Asyn on September 03, 2019, 10:57:06 AM
Beta is up and running. Btw, any info about pricing yet..? Cheers
Not yet, we are about to test a few variants first and then we will decide about the final price.
OK, thanks Stellarman.
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2019, 04:03:00 PM »
Is Avast Battery Saver will be available for iPhone..................... Please!!!!!
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2019, 04:05:23 PM »
Quote from: SpeedyPC on September 03, 2019, 04:03:00 PM
Is Avast Battery Saver will be available for iPhone..................... Please!!!!!
Right now, it's only available for the Windows OS.
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2019, 04:56:03 PM »
Quote from: bob3160 on September 03, 2019, 04:05:23 PM
Quote from: SpeedyPC on September 03, 2019, 04:03:00 PM
Is Avast Battery Saver will be available for iPhone..................... Please!!!!!
Right now, it's only available for the Windows OS.
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2019, 05:15:45 PM »
Quote from: bob3160 on September 03, 2019, 04:05:23 PM
Quote from: SpeedyPC on September 03, 2019, 04:03:00 PM
Is Avast Battery Saver will be available for iPhone..................... Please!!!!!
Right now, it's only available for the Windows OS.
Not entirely correct, there's also a version for Android, but it won't help/please Speedy either. ;)
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2019, 09:00:09 PM »
Quote from: Asyn on September 03, 2019, 05:15:45 PM
Quote from: bob3160 on September 03, 2019, 04:05:23 PM
Quote from: SpeedyPC on September 03, 2019, 04:03:00 PM
Is Avast Battery Saver will be available for iPhone..................... Please!!!!!
Right now, it's only available for the Windows OS.
Not entirely correct, there's also a version for Android, but it won't help/please Speedy either. ;)
That's an entirely different product. :)
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2019, 04:03:19 PM »
Dont count on an iPhone/iPad release, apple heavily restricts low level hardware access to apps.
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2019, 04:06:51 PM »
What is it doing by "Reducing frequency of PC syncs"?

Installed on Latitude 7440 and it initially said I was on a desktop, but after a bit it showed up correctly.

Suggestion: under settings - Turn off WiFi with battery saver. I would suggest that this NOT be on by default. Most users assume that if unplugged and mobile that WiFi would be on.
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2019, 10:03:16 AM »
Quote from: .: Mac :. on October 19, 2019, 04:06:51 PM
What is it doing by "Reducing frequency of PC syncs"?

Installed on Latitude 7440 and it initially said I was on a desktop, but after a bit it showed up correctly.

Suggestion: under settings - Turn off WiFi with battery saver. I would suggest that this NOT be on by default. Most users assume that if unplugged and mobile that WiFi would be on.

Hi,

first of all, thank you for the feedback!

When it comes to the "Reducing frequency of PC syncs" message we decided to remove it from the UI because it was a misleading information and in fact product does not do anything in that regards, or at least we are not there yet.

The point about the settings is definitely valid and this particular settings shall work in a way that it switches off the WiFi or Bluetooth only in case you are not connected to any network when you turn on Battery Saver (or when it is automatically activated by unplugging your notebook from the power source). But we are still trying to optimize this functionality so if you would encounter any problem or misbehavior, please let us know.

Thank you!
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Re: Beta version of brand new Avast Battery Saver product!
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2019, 07:12:44 AM »
Quote from: Asyn on September 03, 2019, 05:15:45 PM
Not entirely correct, there's also a version for Android, but it won't help/please Speedy either. ;)
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