ITunes says i do not have enough space for iPhone...i do!

I have recently upgraded to IOS5. I have an iPad and a iPhone 4S. At first, I was able to sync via wireless and by USB with no problem after the update. Suddenly, itunes now will not complete my sync for my iphone due to not having enough space to fit my entire library. The capacity bar in the summary page shows I have close to 10GB available, but the error message after an attemped sync says I need 4GB free. BTW, I have not changed any of my settings nor have I added any new content.
To make matters even more interesting, itunes now cannot sync my iPad and asks me to restore from my back up. When I do, it fails. The same is with the iPad, no settings or content has been changed.
Hopefully someone may be able to shed light on this.
Thank you.

I am having the EXACT same issue on the 3GS after upgrading to iOS 5. Solved the backup issue by clicking "delete backup," and then it will just make a new backup next time you sync. Need help with the space issue! I very clearly have space but it is trying to add all my stuff in. Have tried this both with "sync all music" checked and "sync only checked items," also with "sync only checked music and playlists." same issue each time.

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