| Android Honeycomb | |
|---|---|
| Version of theAndroid operating system | |
Android 3.0 running on aMotorola Xoom | |
| Developer | |
| Initial release | February 22, 2011; 14 years ago (2011-02-22) |
| Final release | 3.2.6 / February 15, 2012; 13 years ago (2012-02-15) |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| License | Proprietary software[1] |
| Preceded by | Android Gingerbread (2.3) |
| Succeeded by | Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) |
| Official website | developer |
| Support status | |
Android Honeycomb is the codename for the third major version ofAndroid, designed for devices with larger screen sizes, particularlytablets; however, it has also been unofficially ported to theNexus One.[3] It is the eighth version of Android and is no longer supported, as of November 14, 2016. Android Honeycomb debuted with theMotorola Xoom in February 2011.[4][5] Besides the addition of new features, Android Honeycomb introduced a new so-called "holographic"user interface theme and an interaction model that built on the main features of Android, such as multitasking, notifications, and widgets.[6][7]
New features introduced in Android Honeycomb include the following: