Network capacity has been increased to specific areas of London where demand will see a sharp increase on the day.

For example, Kate Middleton’s home village of Bucklebury has seen a boost to network capacity, as thousands of well-wishers, along with the world’s media descend on the small village.

Vodafone has also reportedly installed portable 3G base stations near the village, to allow “at least double” the number of users to call, text, tweet and update their social networks simultaneously.

Alongside the rural areas, London itself could also struggle to meet the mobile demands of the thousands of visitors that turn out for the Royal event.

Both O2 and Vodafone have installed temporary mobile masts in St James’ Park and Hyde Park, with Vodafone also having doubled the network capacity on Clapham Common in south London, where thousands will be watching the ceremony in front of big screens.

Mobile operators with the Most Complaints

1. Three (3) (0.15)
2. T-Mobile (0.13)
3. Orange (0.10)
4. Vodafone (0.09)
5. O2 (0.04)

Broadband ISPs with the Most Complaints

1. TalkTalk (1.27)
2. BT (0.61)
3. Sky Broadband (0.39)
4. Virgin Media (0.20)

Thanks to a series of major issues during 2010 (namely billing errors and miss-selling concerns), home broadband provider TalkTalk topped the list for fixe ISP complaints.

Ofcom currently field around 450 telecoms related complaints per day covering a wide range of mobile issues and services, including everything from billing issues to technical support problems.

If you order the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi tablet online with Dixons.co.uk and enter the discount code HARDWARE10 or DXPC10 during the checkout process then you’ll bag yourself a 10% discount knocking a cool £50 off the tablet price – down to £449.99

Earlier this week the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only model was made available for pre-order online priced at £499.99.

The 3G + Wi-Fi enabled tablet is a Carphone Warehouse exclusive with the Wi-Fi only version currently available for pre-order from PC World priced at £499.99.

The Carphone Warehouse have yet to unveil their discounted monthly SIM packages that will see the Xoom price reduced as part of a monthly mobile contract, and are instead just offering the SIM free version.

The unlocked Xoom package will also include a free charging dock worth £34.99.

There’s still no word on a specific release date for the 3G Xoom, with the Carphone Warehouse currently due to stock the device from early April.

The iPad 2 will feature an all new A5 dual-core processor with a GPU nine times more powerful than the original iPad. The new iPad is also 33% thinner too, with its 8.4mm frame even thinner than that of the iPhone 4.

The new device will also include front and rear-facing cameras, with Apple also promising that the iPad 2 will match the same 10 hour battery life of its predecessor.

“With all this new technology onboard, surely something’s gotta give. But we’re managed to maintain our legendary iPad battery life, giving 10 hours of battery.”

“A lot of [our other tablet competitors] are coming out with substantially lower battery life, but the iPad 2 has been tried and tested and every reviewer has confirmed the 10 hour life.” – Steve Jobs

The Android 3.0 powered tablet is expected to be released in the UK in the first week of April, with PC World quoting a delivery date of the 9th – although this may be subject to change.

Priced at £499.99, the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only model will be available from PC World, Currys and Dixons, with the Carphone Warehouse offering the 3G version exclusively online and through their high street stores.

The page has since been removed, but not before the folks at YourDailyApple.net managed to grab a screenshot.

According to the published specs the iPad 2 will include a 1.2GHz processor (whether it will be dual-core is unknown), along with Thunderbolt connection, a 9.7-inch screen and we’re assuming both front and rear-facing cameras.

Based on the information revealed from Amazon, the iPad 2 is expected to be released in the UK from March 17th, which does match Apple’s quick launch cycles following product announcements.

Apple are expected to officially announce the Apple iPad 2 device at their conference event later today.

It is worth keeping in mind that the £449.99 pricing is for the W-Fi only model of the Xoom, and will therefore be cheaper than the 3G version.

PC World, Currys and Dixons will offer the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only version in the UK, with the Xoom 3G available exclusively from the Carphone Warehouse.

For fans of retro gaming, Xbox Live Indie Games (XBLIG) is the home of creative console gaming.

With close to 2,000 independently developed games available (with most priced at just $1), we had a lot of fun this weekend playing our way through a whole stack of titles.

And here’s what we ended up with. A rundown of 30 of the coolest? best? greatest? Xbox Live Indie Games currently available.

If we’ve missed any off your favourites or if you’d like to see some titles added to the list, just let us know in the comments and hopefully we can get the number to 50!

30. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsmjdGjWeB0

Yes, that is the actual title of the game, and it is the offspring of Geometry Wars and Left 4 Dead.The only downside to the the game is that there is no online play but there is local multiplayer.

29. Miasma: Citizens of Free Thought

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmrfc6jyBfA

Miasma is a turn-based strategy game set in a dystopian future; where the mega-corporation Vilhelm Industries rules the world and everyone blindly and inexplicably follows their regime. Join a small band of rebels, specialise and develop their skills, and lead them in an attempt to restore everyone’s individuality.

28. B.U.T.T.O.N.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MjqcKqG-Pc

B.U.T.T.O.N. is a physical party game for 2-8 players. Race to your controller through physical space, and do whatever it takes to win (or to avoid losing). Act like a monkey, jump up and down, wrestle over the controllers, strip off some clothing, cheat your competitors, and above all, expect the unexpected. Brutally unfair tactics are, after all, totally OK now!

27. Murky Horizon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8c_tkXCdps

Grab some friends and jump into this hybrid dual-stick shooter/tower defence game. Defend your families’ underground home from waves of flesh-eating lizards. You’re outnumbered badly, but some well placed defences and a steady aim may get you through the night. Unique fusion of action and strategy. 40 rounds, 3 nights, 8 power-ups, 3 upgradeable turret types, endless strategies.

26. Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJbnWjilmyk

Take control of the massively awesome and super sexy aristocratic demon known only as “The Duke” in an upwards-scrolling platformer where chasing down giant fleeing monsters is the business at hand.

25. Abaddon: Retribution

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrLFUX59GmQ

Jump into the cockpit as Tara Cole, a talented fighter pilot who must protect Abaddon, mankind’s deadliest starship. Choose from an arsenal of ships, weapons, and abilities. This Dream Build Play 2010 finalist features tower defense and shooter elements, with online deathmatch and cooperative modes.

24. PLATFORMANCE: Castle Pain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DMembtjfjI

Can you save the princess ? Will you get to the end of Castle Pain ? As an heavily armoured knight you must succeed in various challenging platform goodness: Slalom between bird droppings, avoid giant fireballs, flee from the ghost, escape a giant octopus, brave blood thirsty bats and much more… Let the quest begin!

23. Commander – World 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GY3aLNunaE

Commander is an epic, classic and lovely tower defence where the path is dynamic: it evolves in time and you can modify it! You can also control spaceships to help you in your mission to save humanity and blow up planets when you have no other choice. What do you want more? Lasers, missiles, particle effects, nice classical music, retro sound effects, cute colourful pixels and a lot of fun.

22. Gravitron360

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uz-eELPG6w

Gravitron is a retro styled arcade gravity shooter boasting stylized neon vector graphics in which you must pilot your way through some of the most devious terrains ever devised. Destroy subterranean bases and indigenous life forms while avoiding traps and depleting fuel. Rescue stranded scientists and get out of there before the planet explodes. Over 70 stages and 4 exclusive game modes.

21. Ancient Trader

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-lSG9bTrs4

The smell of exotic spices and the thunder of the sea accompany your journey as you discover new islands with thriving harbours full of goods. Sail through unknown waters where no ship went before, compete with other traders, fight mythical sea-monsters and gather ancient artefacts to claim a legendary treasure. Ancient Trader is a quick, pick-up-and play arcade family-entertainment strategy game.

20. Revolver 360

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT2UxnmZ4SM

A horizontal scrolling & revolving shooter.Revolve and dodge the bullet hell!!2 game mode,trophy system,and global scoreboards.

19. Aphelion – Episode 2: Wings of Omega

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB71aiDuYT4

Aphelion Episode 2 Wings of Omega features 5 playable character, tons of skills, quests, fast-paced dungeons, NewGame+ and a lot more! The 6+ hour story continues and Savion must contend with enemies on two fronts as you unravel who the true orchestrator is of the attack on Earth!

18. Miner Dig Deep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQJQeOVk8tA

Dig and expand your mine to find greater treasures from the depths. Build the deepest mine so you can make your fortune in rare gems and metals from the earth below.

17. Clover: A Curious Tale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPDxrrgn6Wc

Adventure platform puzzle game reminiscent of Maniac Mansion and Fantastic Dizzy. Following an act of foreign aggression that killed his mother, we join Sam solving puzzles to piece together the truth behind a series of ever-more strange events. Features multiple endings, side quest, piano soundtrack and unlockable art gallery.

16. Protect Me Knight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTgGBimNHSM

8bit styled action game from video game composer Yuzo Koshiro’s development studio, Ancient. Defeat all monsters by 4 unique heros to protect your princess.

15. Curse of the Crescent Isle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gJxNXRSJWM

A king sets out to rid his kingdom of a horrible curse.

14. Flotilla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayELDEOlQmE

Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Discover new planets, battle bounty hunters, and explore the tactical richness of 3D fleet manoeuvres.

13. Break Limit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMY9EfLEMlE

Prepare to go mind-numbingly fast as you Blast, Smash and Break Limit through every one and thing in your way! Powerful weapons that get stronger as you play, will help to power a ship that becomes an invincible wrecking ball while accelerating. Alpha Centauri will never be the same!

12. Arkedo Series – 03 PIXEL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mdrag9lynQ

Arkedo/Pastagames’ answer to Avatar.

11. Astroman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZlD6J5LQaY

Explore vast alien landscapes! Zap all of the aliens! Hey, they were blocking your view.

10. Soulcaster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfTAzr1oz0M

Summon the power of immortal warriors in this fast-paced dungeon adventure. Use skill and strategy to fight through hordes of monsters to discover secrets, collect treasure and buy powerful upgrades for your allies. Become the Soulcaster and restore peace to the land.

9. Apple Jack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmjyicJ6_1M

Apple Jack is a platform/puzzle game in which you DESTROY enemies by picking them up and HURLING them at each other! Journey west through five counties and 100 levels on a quest to rescue your beloved dog from the icy summit of Mount Snowdon!

8. Aban Hawkins & The 1000 SPIKES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeZfCd_-ok4

Aban Hawkins & the 1000 SPIKES is an 8-bit retro style Hardest Extremest Craziest Platform Action Puzzle Adventure. Simple & intuitive rules. Elaborate level design. Various fierce traps, traps, traps!

7. Score Rush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtuiCoQBwD8

Score Rush is a 4-player shoot ’em up. Features overwhelming firepower, trailing options, full screen bombs, tons of enemies, with an intimidating final boss and hundreds of crazy bullet patterns to survive.

6. MotorHEAT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnvi5bTkfps

You’ve got the ultimate racing car, and an unlimited road to drive on. What else do we need to say? It’s all about driving. Fast. No brakes, no limits.

5. Cthulhu Saves The World

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-OGUgxdAYM

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu, has lost his powers and the only way to regain them is by becoming a true hero! Join him on an epic quest of courage, romance, redemption, and insanity! From the makers of the popular RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Features 7 playable characters, a 6-10 hour quest, multiple modes & difficulties, branching LV-Ups, an insanity system, over 20 songs, and more!

4. Treasure Treasure: Fortress Forage: Extra Edition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYBPPHFHYVQ

Grab a friend and work together to blow things up and find treasure!

3. Epic Dungeon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ0GGQEMi_Y

The ultimate dungeon crawling experience!

2. Hypership Out of Control!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-6IY3jyi_k

Space is a dangerous placed for even the most seasoned starship pilot, full of asteroids, multicolored floating blocks, and space mines. It’s even more dangerous when you your accelerator is stuck to the floor and your brakes are out. Can you survive long enough to get that elusive high score or are you destined to add a new crater to the face of an unsuspecting asteroid?

1. Decimation X3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEWWHUUJvxk

DECIMATION X3 (4 player shoot ‘em up): The thrilling sequel to the #1 Japan hit and proud member of the INDIE GAMES WINTER UPRISING. Back with intensified gameplay, extra power-ups, more firepower, improved retro graphics, huge bosses, and a beautifully remixed IMPHENZIA soundtrack.

Mobile broadband, voice and text messaging services were affected across the South of England as the raiders stole and damaged equipment in the technical facility.

The incident happened between 1:00am and 2:00am last night, with Police currently investigating the theft of the specialist network equipment and IT hardware.

A Vodafone statement claims that the outage is mainly confined to parts of the M4 corridor, but there are reports that some areas either side are also being affected.

Vodafone Statement

We had a break in last night at one of our technical facilities which resulted in damage done to some of our equipment. This means that some customers may be experiencing temporary loss of voice, sms and internet services. We are working quickly to restore these and will be back to normal as soon as we can. There has been no impact on the privacy of customers’ data.

Vodafone’s voice services in the affected areas are now largely back up and running, with the operator expecting to have all services running again later this afternoon.