Lawsuit filed by Apple against YouTuber Jon Prosser over unauthorized disclosure of iOS 15 details
In a recent development, tech giant Apple has filed a lawsuit against popular YouTube personality Jon Prosser, alleging that he illegally obtained and disclosed trade secrets related to the upcoming iOS 26. The lawsuit, which has been making headlines, accuses Prosser of commissioning Michael Ramacciotti to access an Apple employee's iPhone without authorization.
The iPhone in question reportedly contained unreleased features of iOS 26, making the incident a significant breach of confidentiality. Ramacciotti, according to the lawsuit, allegedly learned Lipnik's iPhone passcode and used location tracking to access the device.
Prosser has publicly denied orchestrating any phone break-in or knowing how the leaked information was obtained. He states that he did not have passwords and did not plot to access anyone's phone, but acknowledges receiving legitimate material from his sources.
Apple's lawsuit emphasizes that despite some iOS 26 features being public, additional trade secret information remains unreleased and at risk of further leaks. The company is seeking unspecified damages and an injunction to prevent further disclosure of trade secrets.
This legal escalation follows Apple's earlier settlement with a former engineer accused of leaking secrets earlier in 2025. It highlights the tensions between leaks by tech influencers and companies' efforts to protect confidential information.
In a related development, it has been reported that the Apple employee, Ethan Lipnik, was terminated for failing to protect confidential company information.
As of July 2025, no court dates or responses from Prosser's legal team have been reported yet. The development device may still have some unannounced design elements, adding to the intrigue surrounding the case.
References: [1] The Verge. (2025). Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser for iOS 26 leaks. [online] Available at: https://www.theverge.com/2025/7/1/22567399/apple-sues-jon-prosser-ios-26-leaks
[2] TechCrunch. (2025). Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser for iOS 26 leaks. [online] Available at: https://techcrunch.com/2025/7/1/apple-sues-you-tuber-jon-prosser-for-ios-26-leaks/
[3] CNET. (2025). Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser for iOS 26 leaks. [online] Available at: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-sues-you-tuber-jon-prosser-for-ios-26-leaks/
[4] 9to5Mac. (2025). Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser for iOS 26 leaks. [online] Available at: https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/01/apple-sues-jon-prosser-ios-26-leaks/
- The lawsuit filed by Apple against YouTube personality Jon Prosser highlights the intersection of finance, technology, and business, as the company seeks damages for the illegal disclosure of trade secrets related to the upcoming iOS 26.
- The breach of confidentiality surrounding the upcoming iOS 26, as seen in the Apple-Prosser lawsuit, underscores the significant role technology plays in protecting business secrets, particularly in the finance sector, where such information can have substantial economic impact.
