HT4972 why can't I update my iphone 4 to anything above 4.23 or get apps for its o/s

Trying to update an iphone given to me by my aunt who has the new 5. It's an iphone4 but won't let me upgrade the ios to 4.3 or above so I can't find or use apps. If anyone knows a trick to make it better please help. tried updating through itunes with no success

The version of iTunes can limit iOS levels. Are you running iTunes 11?

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