Why is my iPhone 3gs getting slower?

I have an iPhone 3GS 32GB, and it is about 2/3 filled with music, photos, contacts, apps, etc.
In the last few months the device has been getting slower - examples are:
- keyboard strokes take up to 2 seconds until they are reflected on the UI.
- screen swap by 90 degrees takes up to 4 seconds to be made.
- opening the iphone settings menu shows an empty grey screen for 3 seconds, and then the menu icons start to appear.
it's a hassle.
any help out of this?
thanks!

Restore iPhone as New. Allow iTunes to Back up your iPhone when you begin. But Restore iPhone as New. Then after iTunes is completely done. You can go back later and put your contacts and everything back by Restoring From Backup.

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