Ipod touch 3rd gen software issue????

I have a 3rd gen ipod touch which is currently on software version 4.2.1.
Everytime I try to download a new app it comes up on the ipod and on computer if trying to do it through that, that the the app "requires software version IOS 4.3" or this "app is incompatible with the ipod", i have gone through itunes to try and update software but it states that the current software 4.2.1 is the most recent. It also went through a backup stage and randomly restored the settings and i've lost everything.
It still wont give me an option to update the software therefore resulting in me not being able to install new apps
All help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

It sounds like you actually have a 2nd gen iPod Touch. If so, the last iOS level that supportsit is 4.2.2.
What is the model number on the back of your iPod?
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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