Google has released a preview of a new developer toolkit, which makes it possible for developers to easily bring their Chrome web apps to iOS and Android. The tool is based on open-source framework Apache Cordova, which allows devs to build native apps for iOS and Android using CSS, HTML, and Javascript. » New Google Developer Tool Brings Chrome apps to iOS & Android

Engadget reports that Google will launch an iOS app for ‘Google Play Music All Access’ subscription music service later this month. Google Play Music All Access is a subscription service costing $9.99/month. The service is designed to compete with Spotify, providing songs on demand that can be streamed to a computer or mobile device. » Official Google Music iOS App to Launch Later This Month

According to a report from identity and brand consulting company Interbrand, Apple has overtaken Coca-Cola as the new most valuable brand in the world, Google is the current runner-up. Coca-Cola has been number one for 13 years in the annual “Best Global Brands” survey. » Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Brand followed by Google and Coca-Cola

Google has released a revamped version of its Maps app for iOS, adding support for the larger screen of the iPad, enhanced navigation features, and a new Explore feature. Google Maps 2.0 comes with live traffic updates and incident reports that offer details on current traffic conditions. It also offers indoor directions and maps for malls, airports, transit stations, and more. Unlike the Android version, it does not include on-the-fly rerouting,  but Google has said that it plans to add the feature in the future. » Redesigned Google Maps App with iPad Support & New Feature Available

Google has updated Google Search to version 3.0 and now comes with Google Now. Google Now Answers before you ask, start your day with weather & traffic conditions and get updates on your favorite teams & news. To provide up-to-the-minute information, Google Now turns on Location Services. Even though the icon stays on, the app has minimal battery impact. Google Search is available as an free app in the App Store. » Google Search For iOS Updated With Google Now

Nicholas Allegra, a.k.a. Comex, “the 19-year-old JailbreakMe.com hacker” who was hired by Apple as an intern in 2011, has found a new home: Google. Allegra wrote on Twitter “In other news, I’m going to intern for Google in a few weeks”. He did not mention what he will be doing at Google, but he won’t be working on Android “an operating system that he has never “like[d] enough to ever want to hack it”. » Comex “iPhone Hacker” Heading To Google For An Internship

As we wrote earlier, Google has introduced the future of communication with project Glass.  But, have you ever wondered how exactly does Google Glass works? To find your answer check out the infographic after the break. » How Google Glass Works [infographic]