That's not my opinion. That's what Apple Analysts say is happening and they even predicted it. They observe the supply chain very closely and get information from the floor level. Apple does it it again and again in a way that is not realistic and analysts point it out.
When Apple seems to face less demand than expected they have 'problems'.
Sony has real screw ups it hurts the company because demand is off the roof.
(Apple has the best supply chain management in the world)
They’ve only sold 38 million in almost 3 years - the number of iPhones Apple sells in less than a quarter.
And you’re citing a denial as proof?