Already using Google+? Follow Mashable for the latest about the platform’s new features, tips and tricks as well as social media and technology updates. Google has finally unveiled brand pages for Google+, allowing businesses and brands to join Google’s social network. “So far Google…

Google has rolled out a new feature called Direct Connect, which makes it dead simple for users to find and follow brands on Google+ via Google Search. Whenever a user wants to find a brand on Google+, all they have to do is type “+” in Google Search, followed by the brand or business …

The Top 50 most valuable Brands in the world. Apple is now #1 in 2011.