Honeycomb Conference on Heels of Android's Strong Q4 Performance Report

Yes, as of right now Android tablets are basically enlarged smartphones. That is the biggest differentiator between the Apple and everything else on the market. However, that dynamic should be put to the test when Google releases its tablet-optimized Honeycomb OS.

And although Honeycomb has been announced and is expected to be integrated into tablets this year, we haven't seen too many of the specifics. That's why I'll definitely be keeping an eye on Google's Honeycomb press event this Wednesday.

Even though many Android fans are holding off jumping into the tablet waters until Honeycomb's release, Android tablets continue to close the market share gap on the iPad, according to a recent Q4 sales report.

Android tablet share increased from 2.3% in Q3 to 22% in Q4, largely due to the success of the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Granted, the iPad still accounts for 75% of tablet sales, but that it is a significant drop from their 96% market share in Q3.

Either way, the tablet fever that we saw hit last year should continue to grow and evolve in 2011.