Katarzyna Petru
What happened?
If you've been following the leaks from the Apple world, you've probably come across Jon Prosser's videos more than once. Since January, he’s been posting content about iOS 26 (which was still functioning as iOS 19 at that time). First, he showed what a revamped Camera app could look like, and then he added more videos featuring the "Liquid Glass" interface, which – although it was just a reconstruction – turned out to be quite accurate in the end.
Apple's Lawsuit – Not Just About Leaks
It seems that Apple has decided not to leave this unanswered. The company has just filed a lawsuit in California, accusing Prosser among other things of misappropriating trade secrets and violating federal cybersecurity regulations.
And the most interesting part – according to Apple, it all began with… a hack.
Apple got a tip-off in April. Documents reveal that Michael Ramacciotti (the second defendant) hacked into a developer iPhone belonging to Apple employee Ethan Lipnik while visiting him at home.
Reportedly, he used location tracking, obtained the access code, and accessed the phone. During this “hack,” he video called Prosser and showed him an early version of iOS 19.
Was the plan previously established?
According to what Apple is saying, Prosser proposed the entire plan. He promised Ramacciotti that he would "sort out payment" for him if he provided access to the developer iPhone.
Prosser supposedly recorded the conversation, kept the recordings to himself, and used them in his YouTube content. Someone who saw those videos recognised Lipnik's apartment in the background - which confirmed that the leak was genuine.
The company notes that there is no certainty whether Prosser has more material. The iPhone that was accessed also contained other features, which remain confidential and undisclosed.
What does Apple want?
Apple has filed a lawsuit and is demanding:
a trial by jury,
damages (including punitive damages),
an injunction against further disclosure of confidential information,
assistance in locating and destroying all recordings,
reimbursement of legal costs and interest.
Response from Prosser
Jon Prosser quickly responded to the allegations by publishing a brief statement on platform X, denying the version presented by Apple. He claims that "the situation didn't look that way from his perspective" and assures that he has evidence for this. He emphasises that he had no plans for any hacking, had no passwords, and did not know how the information was obtained. Finally, he adds that he is awaiting a discussion with Apple on the matter.
What’s next?
At the moment, it's difficult to predict how this will unfold. Apple doesn't file lawsuits blindly – so it seems they have concrete evidence. On the other hand, Prosser isn't an average YouTuber – his leaks have often proven to be accurate.
The situation will definitely develop further – and I wouldn't be surprised if new details emerged day by day.
Source: hdtvtest
