I have Mac OS X 10.5.8, how do I upgrade to the latest OS?

I have a new Iphone 5, but I cant attach it to my Mac Laptop as Im running Mac OS X 10.5.8 and I cant upgrade to any of the latest OS version as they all require 10.6 or above, Im stuck

If it's a PowerBook or iBook, it can't be upgraded.
If it's a MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, phone the online Apple Store and order a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD. In the case of the MacBook Air, an external optical drive is also needed.
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