Honeycomb Preview Video Sneaks onto Youtube, Confirms Android 3.0

by: Kellex | posted 01.05.11 | News, Videos

The video was originally posted here, but apparently wasn’t supposed to have been, at least yet. Luckily the guys at Engadget re-uploaded that bad boy for everyone to continue to enjoy. Say hello to Honeycomb which is officially Android 3.0 and “built for tablets.” This is a quick overview/walk-through that was uploaded to the Android Developers Youtube channel earlier today and could potentially blow your mind. Have a seat and enjoy.

Via: Engadget

Cheers to everyone who sent this in!

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DBK

Can't you just return it, get a refund, and buy the Xoom when it comes out?
Klewis Kkl

And i just got an ipad, im very upset that this wasnt shown sooner. SMH
- DBK
  
  Can’t you just return it, get a refund, and buy the Xoom when it comes out?
Knightcrusader

I can’t wait for Google to release this so it will get ported to my GTablet!!
- DBK
  
  If the rumors are true, you’ll be fighting a losing battle.
http://twitter.com/mnkyhead mnkyhead

Those navigation buttons are ugly, who is designing this stuff.
Fghf Hgj

shoeboxs.us
Anonymous

The video didn’say exclusive for tablets. I hope its much like iOS in that it’ll run on both devices. It makes development easier to package them together.
Anonymous

I love the UI. It looks like a desktop interface (a lot like Gnome on Linux) instead of just a scaled up phone interface.

…Well played Motorola. You’ve made me interested in a tablet and with staying with Verizon.
Mjv1222

once this is actually released for a tablet ill give it a month before we start seeing roms for our everyday phones
Anonymous

Suddenly that Motorola XOOM teaser makes sense. The iPad really is just a blown up version of iOS , whereas Honeycomb has been completely redesigned. I want this. I want this so bad. Thank you Google.
Beeze82

Big deal
http://twitter.com/megamanfan3 Ken Rogers

Man, Google’s really competing against Apple now. I mean look at Honeycomb, it really reminds me of the iPad version of iOS.
Anonymous

never wanted a tablet.. now I want a tablet
- Anonymous
  
  Same thing here. All of a sudden I feel the need to add one of these to my stable.
The350zWolf

What really caught my eye is that you will be able to video chat with google talk. I will start my piggy bank and save to buy the Droid tablet (Moto Xoom?) with no 3G/4G service contract (yes I know, it will be $$$$) and tether it via wifi to my phone. Honeycomb is really cool and it looks like it really takes advantage of that dual processor 8^D
David

Well according to Andy Rubin when asked at All Things D, he confirmed himself that we would see the Honeycomb test tablet UI he was playing with on phones. Somebody link that video and time he stated such.
Brendan

this made me honeycum
ratamacue

I bet honeycomb will never be And was never intended to be released on phones.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_I7J4Z55BLI6W3OMFGRZZFNVLQA John
  
  im sure there will be a phone version of honeycomb to.
http://twitter.com/mfg68 Matt Galo

Sweeeet. Please let the Xoom come out tomorrow lol
Salespace

adios ipad
Anonymous

So gingerbread is for the phone? and honeycomb is for the tablet? ok
Anonymous

Suddenly I want a tablet!
Anonymous

Suhweet!!!
Ergrimes

Wow, I bout peed’d my pants watching this I cannot wait and Im so glad I didt get a galaxy tab for Christmas!!
http://www.facebook.com/Mercuie John Robert

Yeah that looks neat and all. But what will the phones be getting for a 3.0 i wonder. I’m only not as thrilled because i don’t plan on having a tablet this year.
smallhero44

Nice, Liked the tron theme
http://zombine.com Dr. Zombine

Unnnnnggggggghhhh. That is all.
- chistian
  
  they said there not done with the full 3.0
Motosurf

TRON THEME!
- Edensdesign
  
  What excites me most, is that that looks like a true Google Chrome Browser.. At last!
  - Edensdesign
    
    well at second look, it is not quite identical to chrome, but looks damn close
  - http://pulse.yahoo.com/_I7J4Z55BLI6W3OMFGRZZFNVLQA John
    
    the browser in honeycomb will probably be replaced with a ‘google chrome’ application for android, instead of the stock browser.
Eaturcrap

Off topic,
how do I root my original Motorola Droid with 2.2.1
I want some way to root and put on a custom rom,
I’m dying to have HTC Sense on my Droid somehow
- http://zombine.com Dr. Zombine
  
  Supposedly, SuperOneClick works on frg83d.
  I suggest using this guide http://bit.ly/avqTOb
  
  Then, when you get to Step 2 #1, download http://bit.ly/odexed_frg83d_droid and use that file instead of the one posted on the guide.
  - 3M4NU31
    
    Is there any way to root it using a mac?
    - Flombardo
      
      Sadly, i tried the whole developer suggested mono thing to no avail.
      insert cliche here –> i’m a mac user, it was the first time in 18 months that i touched my wife’s…PC. other than to clean up messes she & my little one had made. Good news is it only takes 15-20 minutes and you’re set.
      
      P.S. not interested in shots from the peanut gallery regarding Windows/Linux/OS X. You pick your computer, I’ll use mine, we both love Android & DL…get on with it. Bring on the Honeycomb Tablets!
  - Flombardo
    
    I can vouch for superoneclick… you have to toggle the USB debugging mode about half-way through when it’s running RATC, a FEW TIMES though (forum on XDA doesn’t quite say this) until magically it passes the loop / waiting for device…
    OG Droid – 2.2.1 – frg83d
http://twitter.com/EvanTheGamer EvanTheGamer

Wow?

That was…

…STUNNING! I want. No, I want NOW!
Mr.Joe

Now this is a tablet UI. Still doesn’t make me want one though.

SO… what are the cell phones getting if 3.0 is for the tablets?
- Anonymous
  
  I have a feeling 3.0 and it’s succeeding updates is for tablets, while 2.3 and up are for phones. I think Google’s trying to make the distinction that 3.0 is for tablets and 2.2/2.3 are for phones.
Keithsmnr

Really first?
- Keithsmnr
  
  nice…like my 10th first at least
  - http://zombine.com Dr. Zombine
    
    Doesn’t it get boring after a while? Also, you weren’t first
  - iamsteventucker
    
    Oh did you get first? What’s your mom cooking for dinner 35 year old guy who lives at home?
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_I7J4Z55BLI6W3OMFGRZZFNVLQA John
  
  kill yourself?
Anonymous

First

That looks amazing. I hear it’s only supposed to be for tablets, but I wonder how long it will take XDA to get most of that coolness on phones too (and how much of it will be useful on a phone).
Anonymous

i jeez in ma pants…
- Adecker246
  
  I fully and entirely second that. O_O That…Was…BEAUTIFUL! I am buying that droid tab if it runs this ASAP!

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