The Chrome 6 web browser was promoted to beta status by Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) earlier this week, bringing it one step closer to being released as a stable release. Besides the usual performance enhancements--Google says it renders JavaScript 15 percent faster, the new version of Chrome comes with a simplified user interface and enhanced synchronization capabilities.

The enhanced sync means that everything from extensions, autofilled data, themes and preferences will be synchronized between copies of Chrome running on different workstations. This will allow the user experience with Chrome to be essentially the same at work or at home. Of course, the alternative would be to just use a laptop for both work and home. (That's what I do)

Another new feature touted by Google is autofill, in which the browser will remember multiple sets of data so as to make filling forms easier. This includes credit card information, though Google won't save it without first obtaining confirmation. If you are interested, you can download Chrome 6 beta from here.

For more on this story:
- check out this article at Ars Technica
- check out this article at Computerworld

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