Android Honeycomb

Android Honeycomb
Version of the Android operating system
Android 3.0 running on a Motorola Xoom
DeveloperGoogle
Initial releaseFebruary 22, 2011 (2011-02-22)
Final release3.2.6 / February 15, 2012 (2012-02-15)
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
LicenseProprietary software
Preceded byAndroid Gingerbread (2.3)
Succeeded byAndroid Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0)
Official websitedeveloper.android.com/about/versions/android-3.0-highlights.html
Support status
  • Unsupported since November 14, 2016
  • Google Play Services support dropped since January 2017
  • Google Play Store support dropped since July 2016
  • Google Play Games support dropped since November 2016

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. It is the eighth version of Android and is no longer supported since November 14, 2016. Android Honeycomb debuted with the Motorola Xoom in February 2011. 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.