Why is my macbook not recognizing iPhone 4s?

Hello. For some reason my Macbook has stopped recognizing my iPhone 4s. It doesn't appear in Finder when connected, nor does it appear in iTunes or iPhoto. This happened at pretty much the same time as I updated to the latest iTunes, so I'm thinking that may be the culprit somehow.
I have Macbook 4.1 running Snow Leopard. Software version 10.6.8.
I've tried using my connector cable with my iPhone on my flatmates Macbook Pro and everything was fine on that. I've tried my external HD in both USB ports, so they seem fine. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes  and that hasn't helped. I've tried resetting the phone whilst it's been plugged in (I haven't tried a factory reset - but I want to avoid this, especially as the phone is recognised on my flatmates Mac).
I've already tried everything on this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591 and this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1747
Any more suggestions?

Ok, I've also tried something else now too: My flatmate let me check her iPod with my Macbook (and my cable) and it was recognized straight away. This just keeps getting stranger....

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