Apple sues Tech YouTuber for allegedly leaking “trade secrets” before iOS 26 reveal
Apple has filed a lawsuit against tech YouTuber Jon Prosser, accusing him of leaking confidential details about iOS 26 ahead of its official reveal.
According to legal documents reviewed by9to5Mac, Apple claims Prosser obtained early access to the software by working with Michael Ramacciotti, who allegedly accessed a developer iPhone without authorization. The device reportedly contained unreleased versions of iOS 26.
Apple says Ramacciotti used FaceTime to stream the device’s screen to Prosser, who then recorded the video and used it to create leak content for hisYouTubechannel and social media accounts. A video posted in April offers a first look at Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign when the next version was still thought to be iOS 19.
When it was revealed during WWDC in June, Apple rebranded it to iOS 26.
Apple seeks trial and damages
The lawsuit, filed in California, seeks a jury trial, monetary damages, and an injunction preventing Prosser from sharing or profiting from any further leaks. Apple also demands the return or destruction of any confidential material related to the software.
Court documents suggest the leaked iOS 26 footage may have revealed only a fraction of what was on the device, which contained “significant additional trade secret information.”
In a public statement, Prosser denied Apple’s version of events. He claims he did not “plot” to access anyone’s device, did not know how the information was obtained, and did not possess any passcodes.
“For the record: This is not how the situation played out on my end,” he said. “Luckily, I have receipts for that. I did not “plot” to access anyone’s phone. I did not have any passwords. I was unaware of how the information was obtained. Looking forward to speaking with Apple on this.”
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For the record: This is not how the situation played out on my end. Luckily have receipts for that.I did not “plot” to access anyone’s phone. I did not have any passwords. I was unaware of how the information was obtained.Looking forward to speaking with Apple on this.https://t.co/NSUlJPMbld
Prosser is just the latest YouTuber to face legal trouble over their content on the platform. On July 16, a retro gaming creator revealed he is facing jail time over his reviews ofemulation-focused handhelds.
