Katarzyna Petru
What happened?
If you follow leaks from the Apple world, you’ve probably come across videos by Jon Prosser more than once. Since January, he has been posting material about iOS 26 (which at the time was still functioning as iOS 19). First, he showed what a revamped Camera app might look like, then he added more videos featuring the "Liquid Glass" interface, which – although it was just a reconstruction – ultimately turned out to be quite accurate.
Apple's Lawsuit – Not Just About Leaks
It seems that Apple has decided not to let this go 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 started with… a hacking.
Apple got a tip in April. Documents indicate that Michael Ramacciotti (the second defendant) hacked into a developer iPhone belonging to Apple employee Ethan Lipnik while visiting him at home.
Supposedly, he used location tracking, obtained the access code, and accessed the phone. During this “hack,” he connected via video with Prosser and showed him an early version of iOS 19.
Was the plan set earlier?
According to what Apple writes, Prosser was supposed to propose the entire plan. He promised Ramacciotti that he would "get him paid" if he only provided access to a developer iPhone.
Prosser was to record the conversation, keep the recordings to himself, and use them in his materials on YouTube. Someone who saw these videos recognized 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 materials. The iPhone that was accessed also contained other features that 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 court costs and interest.
Prosser's Response
Jon Prosser quickly responded to the accusations by publishing a short statement on platform X, denying the version presented by Apple. He claims that "the situation did not look that way from his perspective" and assures that he has evidence for it. He emphasizes that he did not plan any hacking, had no passwords, and did not know how the information was obtained. Finally, he adds that he is waiting to have a conversation with Apple about this matter.
What’s next?
For now, it's hard to predict how this will unfold. Apple doesn't file lawsuits blindly – so it seems they have solid evidence. On the other hand, Prosser is not just some random YouTuber – his leaks have often turned out to be accurate.
The situation will definitely continue to develop – and I wouldn't be surprised if new details emerge overnight.
Source: hdtvtest
