First taste of Honeycomb: Android 3.0 user interface preview by Ahmed Kaludi February 10, 2011 at 12:14 am Featured Tablets 0 Comment Google has released an early preview of the Android 3.0 software development kit (SDK). Android 3.0—codenamed Honeycomb—introduces Android’s new tablet user interface, which is expected to officially debut next month on Motorola’s Xoom tablet. Developers will be able to use the SDK preview to get a head start on updating their applications to support the tablet form factor. The SDK also offers Android enthusiasts an early look at the new tablet user interface. It includes a partial Android 3.0 environment that runs in the Android emulator. Due to the emulator’s glacially slow performance, however, we weren’t really able to get an accurate feel for the responsiveness of the interface. The following screenshots highlight some of the major characteristics that differentiate Honeycomb’s tablet interface from Android’s conventional smartphone interface, but keep in mind that it’s still just a preview build for developers and might not accurately represent what the platform will look like on an actual product. The Honeycomb home screen comes with sophisticated scrolling widgets and can accommodate much more content than the conventional Android home screen. Like the traditional Android home screen, it still comes with multiple pages that the user can rotate through by swiping right and left. Tags:Android, Honeycomb, Motorola, Xoom Share This Post: Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Post navigation ‹ Previous MPAA sues Hotfile for “staggering” copyright infringementNext › Twitter dumps “social responsibility” threatens to move over local taxes Related Content Asus has a Secret Weapon against the iPad ThinkGeek’s Joystick-It offers a more traditional arcade joystick for your iPad’s screen Anchors in the Drift fails to reach its Fig goal by nearly $400,000 webOS is coming to PCs later this year more news from the blog ‘Face to Facebook’ Is Part Art, Part Hack Mark Zuckerberg Has Obtained a Restraining Order Against His Stalker Rdio Will Shut Down and Sell Some of Its Assets to Pandora for $75 Million Skype 5 for Mac intentionally blocks Flash and other programs from using your webcam Best Android browsers: 6 of the best for surfing the net Apple still dominant in online movie sales, Walmart sneaking up Apple iPhone 6S review: A touch of the future Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 review: the mouse that’s a gamepad, too Mozilla Adopts Red Pandas, Broadcasts Their Adorable Antics on Webcam HP TouchPad first hands-on! (updated with video!) Mobile Gaming: Can Core i7-2920XM Beat Desktop Core i7-980X? Hands-On With Five Mini-ITX Cases Snapchat’s Live Stories now show you moments from multiple angles Nikon P300: A Light-Swallowing, 1080p-Shooting Pocket Monster Google’s made several ‘Star Wars’ VR experiences for Cardboard NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Roundup: ASUS, EVGA, Gigabyte & MSI Asus has a Secret Weapon against the iPad Fanatec Porsche GT2 wheel and Clubsport pedals review Free Group Chat App Convore Launches To Challenge Campfire Google Fit update brings Android users real-time exercise tracking Google to launch low cost Nexus Band running Android Wear in 2016 Sony Xperia Z5: Bond’s phone reviewed ThinkGeek’s Joystick-It offers a more traditional arcade joystick for your iPad’s screen Microsoft Is Said to Seek More Management Changes Amazon Prime Music’s top challenge? (Q&A) Sony Xperia Z5 Premium camera samples: Is this really the best mobile camera? Smart grid and green tech at CES (photos) Razer announce new mouse and headphones at CES Hands on OnePlus X review: a startlingly good budget phone Moto 360 (2015) review: loveable, but still flawed Samsung Galaxy S7 Britecell camera should be thinner, faster and excel at low-light photography A Finished Version of Firefox for iOS Is Finally Available on App Store Amazon’s £50 tablet is actually really good Add Comment Cancel reply Comment: Name * Email * Website