1.4.3. Android 3.0 through 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) included user-interface improvements specifically for large-screen devices (e.g., tablets), such as a redesigned keyboard for more efficient typing, a visually appealing 3D user interface, easier navigation between screens within an app and more. New Android 3.0 developer features included:
• fragments, which describe portions of an app’s user interface and can be combined into one screen or used across multiple screens
• a persistent Action Bar at the top of the screen providing users with options for interacting with apps
• the ability to add large-screen layouts to existing apps designed for small screens to optimize your app for use on different screen sizes
• a visually attractive ...
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