Why can't I upgrade to iTunes 10.6.3?

I currently run iTunes 10.5.2 on an older Macbook (version 10.5.8).
The other day I connected my iPhone for the iOS 6 update, but was subsequently alerted that it "requires iTunes 10.6.3. Would you like to download iTunes 10.6.3 now?" So I click "Download iTunes," and it brings me to my software updates, but then informs me that my computer is up-to-date and that there is no new software available. Strange contradiction.
Here online, it appears that iTunes 10.7 is now available, but it requires a newer OS X version than the one I'm running. So what does this mean? Am I just screwed now? Has iTunes evolved past me and left me in the dust? Am I no longer allowed to update my software, or my phone?
What is my work-around?

iTunes 10.6.3 - http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1575
I don't know the details of this (owning an even older computer than you but I don't run any iOS device so I don't really have firsthand experience with what Apple does with them).  In another topic they were saying in order to use iOS 6 you have to be running iTunes 10.7 which in turn requires OSX 10.6.8 or greater.  In your case with a Macbook the solution is simple.  Upgrade your OS. You need to call Apple Customer Support 1-800-767-2775 (telephone numbers for other countries - http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57) and order a Snow Leopard disc.  After you have installed it you do the online update to 10.6.8.
Yes, Apple has left a lot of older Mac users in the dust with the new iOS and new iTunes, but they are all people who run PPC Macs who cannot upgrade beyond OSX 10.5.  Your have to realize that basically any Mac older than 5 years is no longer supported by Apple.  This is not a new policy and yes, likely in the next year or two you too will be left in the dust.  I bet you already cannot upgrade to Mountain Lion with your older computer (can't say for sure not knowing the details).

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