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Recently, Apple has admittedly been slowing down the performance of older versions of IPhones to prevent malfunctions. However, it is easy to see if your phone is being 'slowed down' by Apple. According to a Business Insider article, IPhone users must first download an app that tells you the speed of your IPhone's main chip.