Google Chrome Beta Updates with Speed Boosts All Around, Passphrase Encryption for Sync

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If you're living your Chrome-browsing life in the beta channel, you may have noticed the update icon sitting atop the wrench button. Once you install the update (click the wrench, then click Update Google Chrome), you can expect a solid speed boost from Chrome's updated JavaScript engine, some support for GPU-accelerated video, passphrase-encrypted password sync, and a redesigned settings dialog (see video above). [Google Chrome Blog]