Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablet Interface Shown in Google Video

What the video showed

The clip highlighted how Honeycomb looked and behaved on a tablet, including interface ideas that had not appeared in earlier versions of Android. It was brief and gave a quick overview rather than a deep tour.

Why it mattered

New Android tablets were among the most interesting things at that year’s CES. Honeycomb was Google’s version of the system designed for larger screens. A tablet announcement from Motorola was also expected shortly after the video.

First impressions

• The video went by quickly.
• The animations were seen as distracting and a bit confusing for viewers.
• Many people commented on the Tron-like colour scheme.

Status today

Honeycomb is long obsolete. Android later moved away from separate phone and tablet versions.