Internet leaks about unofficial devices are very common, but this is the first time we have heard about a company suing a leakster. In this case, Apple has officially sued YouTuber Jon Prosser and collaborator Michael Ramacciotti. They are being accused of stealing trade secrets and breaking the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act related to leaks of what became iOS?26.
Alleged Scheme to Access Development iPhone
According to the complaint, Ramacciotti allegedly tracked the movements of Apple engineer Ethan Lipnik to find when he wasn’t home, obtained his passcode, and used those credentials to break into a development iPhone. He then made a FaceTime call to Prosser to show the unreleased iOS?26 interface, which Prosser recorded using screen-capture tools.
Prosser later released a series of videos from January to April (see above), showcasing re-creations of key features such as the Camera app redesign, rounded UI elements, and Liquid Glass visual updates. While not perfect, many of these leaks were directionally accurate to the public iOS?26 release.
Apple Seeks Injunction and Damages + Prosser Responds
According to sources, Apple’s legal filing demands:
- A jury trial
- Injunctive relief to halt further leaks
- Both compensatory and punitive damages
- An order for Prosser and Ramacciotti to return or destroy all stolen materials
Interesting. This is not how things went down on my end. Looking forward to being able to speak to Apple about it.
— jon prosser (@jon_prosser) July 18, 2025
On X, Prosser strongly denies any orchestrated wrongdoing, stating he was “unaware of the situation playing out” and denies plotting the break-in.
What’s Next
The lawsuit highlights Apple’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on leaks of pre-release software. The court will soon determine whether Prosser and Ramacciotti acted with criminal intent or crossed legal boundaries. We will be keeping an eye on how this unfolds, so stay tuned for that only at TechNave.com.
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