IPhone 3 problems. Need to update the software?

My parents got me an iPhone 3 for Christmas, and when I try to download games from the Apple Store, it says I need the software version 4.3, I have version 4.2. When I try to update my phone, it keeps saying that it is up to date. How do I update the software so I can download applications?

Unfortunately you won't be able to to much with that version of the iPhone. Most all of the applications available in the App Store require a newer version of the iOS software and that version of the iPhone won't load anything over 4.2.1 or something like that.

You'll need to get an iPhone 4 at least to take advantage of the newer iOS software. I think AT&T and others are offering the iPhone 4 for free and the 4S for pretty cheap so you'll want to get a newer phone.

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