My iPhone 3g or 3gs wont update past iOS 4.2.1

When i hooked the ihone up to itunes it said that iOS 4.2.1 was the latest update for my device. meaning i cant get facebook or many of my favorite games and eventually, im sure the apps i do have will becom out of date and update so i cant use them either!

iTunes is right. You need a newer device to use those applications.
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