Apple Sues ‘Lifelong Fanboy’ Over iOS 26 Leaks
▼ Summary
– Apple sued YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti for allegedly stealing trade secrets after Prosser leaked iOS 26 details on his channel.
– Prosser claims he has been communicating with Apple about the case, despite a default judgment being entered against him for missing the response deadline.
– Apple’s attorneys noted Prosser has acknowledged the complaint publicly but has not specified if or when he will formally respond to it.
– Ramacciotti’s attorneys stated he is a lifelong Apple fan who did not intend to monetize the leaked information and failed to recognize its proprietary value.
– Apple alleges Ramacciotti deleted evidence like text messages after being told to preserve it, while settlement discussions between them are ongoing.
Apple has initiated legal proceedings against prominent YouTuber Jon Prosser and associate Michael Ramacciotti, alleging the unauthorized disclosure of confidential iOS 26 information. The lawsuit centers on Prosser’s YouTube channel, Front Page Tech, where he shared details about the unreleased operating system, prompting Apple to pursue claims of trade secret theft. For those unfamiliar with the case, earlier reports provide essential background on the dispute.
Prosser recently clarified to The Verge that he has maintained active communication with Apple throughout the legal process, contradicting assertions from Apple’s legal team that he missed his response deadline. A default judgment was entered against Prosser last week due to his failure to formally reply to the complaint. “The idea that I’m ignoring this situation is simply not accurate,” Prosser stated, adding that he could not elaborate further at this time.
In a Thursday court filing, Apple’s attorneys acknowledged Prosser’s public statements about the lawsuit but noted he has not confirmed whether he intends to submit a formal response or specified a timeline for doing so. Meanwhile, Ramacciotti has committed to responding to the allegations by October 29.
Ramacciotti’s legal representatives described him in a court statement as “a lifelong Apple fanboy” who did not grasp the proprietary significance of the iOS 26 details he shared. They emphasized that he had no plans to profit from the information when he reached out to Prosser.
Apple has raised concerns that Ramacciotti may have deliberately erased evidence, including hundreds of thousands of text messages, after being instructed on July 23 to preserve all relevant materials. His attorneys have refuted these allegations. According to the recent court documents, Apple and Ramacciotti have engaged in informal settlement discussions, which remain ongoing as both parties navigate the legal complexities.
(Source: Mac Rumors)
