Cannot Update IPhone from MacBook Pro

I had to restore the system software on my MacBook Pro the other day, and now MBP finds the 3G, but tells me that "ITunes cannot read the contents of the IPhone", and to go to the summary tab in ITunes preferences to restore the software on the IPhone. When I click the Restore button, I get another message that says "Software for this IPhone is not currently available. Make sure you have the latest version of ITunes and try again". So, I dutifully click on "Check for Updates" in ITunes, and it tells me I have the current version (8.2). I also have a 3G S (32gb) and the problem manifests differently with that IPhone--it doesn't see/find it when I plug it into MBP. What can I do to resolve both (related) issues? Thanks.

cshepherd wrote:
I updated to a new MacBook Pro and transferred my iTunes along with many of my programs.
I just tried to connect my iPad and my iPhone to my new computer and was told I cannot connect any longer.
Perhaps you would post the exact message?
And when exactly did you receive this message?

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