Version of the Android operating system | |
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![]() Android 3.0 running on a Motorola Xoom | |
Developer | |
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Initial release | February 22, 2011 |
Final release | 3.2.6 / February 15, 2012 |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
License | Proprietary software[1] |
Preceded by | Android 2.3.7 "Gingerbread" |
Succeeded by | Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" |
Official website | developer |
Support status | |
Unsupported since November 14, 2016 Google Play Services support dropped since January 2017 |
Android Honeycomb is the codename for the third major version of Android, designed for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets, however, it has also been unofficially ported to the Nexus One.[2] It is the eighth version of Android and is no longer supported since November 14, 2016. Honeycomb debuted with the Motorola Xoom in February 2011.[3][4] Besides the addition of new features, 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.[5][6]