Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) released version 10 of its Chrome browser on Thursday, and is touting the latest iteration of its web browser for its speedier performance. Chrome 10 incorporates the new Crankshaft JavaScript engine, which was designed to shine for complex JavaScript code with multiple repetitions. Google says its own V8 benchmark suite registers a 66 percent improvement over its predecessor.

To further enhance its usability, the Chrome team has refined the "Options" dialog box as a regular tab with a nicely done web-based user interface. Referring to the UI tweaks, Google software engineer wrote on the official company blog that: "We realize that speed isn't just about pure brawn--it's also about saving time with simple interfaces." On the security front, Chrome 10 now comes with a sandbox for Flash that limits its access to sensitive system functions, while out-of-date extensions (plug-ins) will be automatically blocked. Existing users should find their Chrome browser already updated; new users can download Chrome 10 here.

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