Apple files lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser over alleged iOS 26 leak

Apple has filed a lawsuit against the renowned leaker and YouTuber Jon Prosser, accusing him of misappropriating trade secrets related to the upcoming iOS 26 update.

According to legal documents, the Cupertino-based tech giant has alleged that Prosser conspired with Michael Ramacciotti to gain unauthorised access to a development iPhone used by an Apple software engineer, Ethan Lipnik.

The company has claimed that Prosser promised Ramacciotti money or a potential job opportunity in return for insights into unreleased iOS features.

Ramacciotti reportedly obtained Lipnik’s passcode, used location tracking to determine when Lipnik was not at home, and accessed the development device.

Apple stated that Prosser viewed the software during a video call, which he recorded and later used to create visual mockups of upcoming design changes.

The alleged leak came to Apple’s attention in April through an anonymous email from someone who recognised Lipnik’s apartment in the background of the call.

The company also cited a voice note from Ramacciotti to Lipnik, in which Ramacciotti admits his involvement and claims Prosser orchestrated the plan.

Apple subsequently dismissed Lipnik for failing to follow internal protocols related to unreleased software.

It should be noted that Prosser had previously released multiple videos on his YouTube channels, including Front Page Tech and Genius Bar Podcast, showcasing supposed iOS 26 features, which were then believed to be iOS 19.

These included major redesigns to the Camera and Messages apps, as well as previews of a new UI style called "Liquid Glass."

That said, Prosser has denied wrongdoing, stating on X (formerly Twitter) that Apple’s version of events is inaccurate and that he has evidence to support his account.