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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks
A simplified Camera app, with streamlined buttons for switching between photo and video modes. A redesigned Messages app with round navigation buttons and a keyboard with rounded corners A new 'Liquid Glass' interface, featuring smooth, glass-like visuals, pill-shaped tab bars, and overall softer design elements. Apple has filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against tech YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti , accusing them of stealing trade secrets related to the upcoming iPhone software update, iOS 26. According to a report by Reuters, Apple claims confidential information was leaked online before the official lawsuit, filed on Thursday, states that Ramacciotti accessed details about iOS 26 using a phone issued to an Apple employee. He allegedly passed this information to Prosser, who then shared it in a video on his popular YouTube channel, Front Page Tech Speaking to Reuters on Friday, Prosser denied intentionally taking part in any wrongdoing. He said, 'I certainly did not 'plot' to steal information nor did I know how it was obtained originally.' He added that he looks forward to sharing his side in Prosser is a well-known figure in the tech world, best known for running the YouTube channel Front Page Tech. He regularly shares leaks and details about unreleased Apple products and January, Prosser was the first to share information about iOS 26, which is expected to be launched by Apple this to the lawsuit, Prosser allegedly persuaded Ramacciotti, a product analyst and video editor, to access a development phone belonging to a friend who worked at Apple. Apple claims Ramacciotti 'needed money' and broke into the phone while staying at the friend's reported by the Times of India, Ramacciotti then showed the unreleased software to Prosser during a FaceTime call. Prosser is said to have recorded the call and used it to create "reconstructed" visuals of iOS 26 for his YouTube channel, generating ad revenue in the has also stated that the employee, Ethan Lipnik , was dismissed from the company for failing to secure the development device. The company is now seeking both injunctive relief and video showcased several features from the unreleased iOS 26, including:
Business Insider
16 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Apple sues YouTuber over iOS 26 leak, says he had a friend unlock an employee's phone
In January, YouTuber Jon Prosser began showing off early renderings of Apple's iOS 26 on his channel, FrontPageTech. First was a redesigned camera rendering. In March, he teased Apple's "liquid glass" redesign, before giving a more thorough look in April. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Northern California, Apple says Prosser's leaks were ill-begotten. Apple sued Prosser and another man, Michael Ramacciotti, for misappropriation of trade secrets. Prosser denied Apple's recounting of the events in an X post. In the lawsuit, Apple says it received an anonymous tip linking Prosser's leaks to Ethan Lipnik, a software engineer at Apple from 2023-2025. Apple said it received the tip on April 4, months before the software debuted at WWDC, the company's annual conference where it launches products. Apple alleged that Prosser commissioned Ramacciotti to break into Lipnik's development phone. Ramacciotti was a friend of Lipnik's, the suit says. Apple says that while Ramacciotti was staying at Lipnik's house, he waited for his friend to leave, obtained the password for his device, and made a video call to Prosser showing off the features. Apple alleged that Prosser then screen-recorded the video call, recreating the features in new renderings and publishing his copies on YouTube. Apple also says in the lawsuit that Prosser showed the video to other individuals, one of whom noticed Lipnik's apartment in the background, causing them to tip off the company. "Apple takes great care to protect the secrecy of its unreleased products and features," the lawsuit reads. "These safeguards can only go so far to protect against bad actors determined to steal Apple's trade secrets." Apple says in the lawsuit that it has since terminated Lipnik's employment. Apple did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Prosser, Ramacciotti, and Lipnik did not respond to email and social media messages seeking comment. Lawyers for Prosser and Ramacciotti have not yet been identified on the court docket. "This is not how things went down on my end," Prosser wrote in response to a MacRumors story about the lawsuit on X. "For the record: I certainly did not 'plot' to access anyone's phone and was unaware of the situation playing out." In its lawsuit, Apple asked the court for unspecified damages and an order preventing Prosser from disclosing other unreleased trade secrets that could have been on the device.
Reuters
18 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Apple sues YouTuber over leaked details of unreleased iPhone update
July 18 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab has sued YouTuber Jon Prosser and another man in California federal court for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to its upcoming iPhone operating system update and leaking them to the internet. Apple said in the lawsuit filed on Thursday, opens new tab that Michael Ramacciotti used an Apple employee's phone to send details about the forthcoming iOS 26 to Prosser, who outlined the confidential updates in a video on his YouTube page Front Page Tech. Prosser told Reuters on Friday that he "certainly did not 'plot' to steal information nor did I know how it was obtained originally." He said he looked forward to presenting his side of the case to the court. Ramacciotti and a spokesperson for Front Page Tech did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the complaint on Friday. A spokesperson for Apple declined to comment. Prosser first disclosed details of iOS 26, which Apple is set to release this fall, in a YouTube video in January. According to the complaint, Prosser convinced Ramacciotti — a product analyst and video editor who Apple said "needed money" — to break into his Apple employee friend's phone and send Prosser secret information about the new operating system. Apple said that an anonymous whistleblower told the company about the scheme in April. The company in its lawsuit requested an unspecified amount of monetary damages and a court order for Prosser and Ramacciotti to stop using its trade secrets. The case is Apple Inc v. Ramacciotti, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, No. 3:25-cv-06043. For Apple: Richard Hung and Mary Prendergast of Morrison & Foerster For Prosser and Ramacciotti: attorney information not yet available
Business Insider
18 hours ago
- Business Insider
Apple sues YouTuber over iOS 26 leak, says he remotely accessed an employee's phone
In January, YouTuber Jon Prosser began showing off early renderings of Apple's iOS 26 on his channel, FrontPageTech. First was a redesigned camera rendering. In March, he teased Apple's "liquid glass" redesign, before giving a more thorough look in April. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Apple says Prosser's leaks were ill-begotten. Apple sued Prosser and another man, Michael Ramacciotti, for misappropriation of trade secrets. Prosser denied Apple's recounting of the events in an X post. In the lawsuit, Apple says it received an anonymous tip linking Prosser's leaks to Ethan Lipnik, a software engineer at Apple from 2023-2025. Apple said it received the tip on April 4, months before the software debuted at WWDC, the company's annual conference where it launches products. Apple alleged that Prosser commissioned Ramacciotti to break into Lipnik's development phone. Ramacciotti was a friend of Lipnik's, the suit says. Apple says that while Ramaciotti was staying at Lipnik's house, he waited for his friend to leave, obtained the password for his device, and made a video call to Prosser showing off the features. Apple alleged that Prosser then screen-recorded the video call, recreating the features in new renderings and publishing his copies on YouTube. Apple also says in the lawsuit that Prosser showed the video to other individuals, one of whom noticed Lipnik's apartment in the background, causing them to tip off the company. "Apple takes great care to protect the secrecy of its unreleased products and features," the lawsuit reads. "These safeguards can only go so far to protect against bad actors determined to steal Apple's trade secrets." Apple says in the lawsuit that it has since terminated Lipnik's employment. Apple did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Prosser, Ramacciotti, and Lipnik did not respond to email and social media messages seeking comment. Lawyers for Prosser and Ramacciotti have not yet been identified on the court docket. "This is not how things went down on my end," Prosser wrote in response to a MacRumors story about the lawsuit on X. "For the record: I certainly did not 'plot' to access anyone's phone and was unaware of the situation playing out." In its lawsuit, Apple asked the court for unspecified damages and an order preventing Prosser from disclosing other unreleased trade secrets that could have been on the device.
Tom's Guide
21 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing iOS 26 secrets
Apple has taken well-known YouTuber Jon Prosser to court for the alleged theft of trade secrets regarding iOS 26. According to the lawsuit, Prosser is accused of tasking another man, Michael Ramacciotti, with secretly accessing the iPhone of his friend Ethan Lipnik, a now-former Apple software engineer working on the new iOS. This information, taken from this device, was then used to report on Apple's planned changes for the then-unannounced iOS 26. Apple reportedly learned about the leak from an anonymous email. In the email, it was stated that Prosser was supplied the information about iOS 19, the name given to iOS 26 at the time, by Lipnik. The sender cites that they had seen a FaceTime call between "Prosser and Lipnik or a friend of Lipnik's where iOS 19 was demonstrated to Prosser." The email also reveals that Ramaciotti, as well as three other redacted names, are involved. Apple states that Lipnik has shared a voice recording with Apple that had been sent to them by Ramaciotti, apologizing for breaking into the phone and claiming that the subterfuge was Prosser's idea. Lipnik does not appear on Apple's complaint, but has since been fired from Apple for failing to comply with the company's policy regarding securing sensitive information. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Apple claims that Prosser offered Ramacciotti 'money or a future job opportunity' in exchange for access to the information on the device. Allegedly, Ramacciotti learned Lipnik's iPhone password and then, using location tracking to gauge when Lipnik would be away from the device, accessed the phone running the new software. This software was then shown to Prosser over a video call, which was recorded, shared with others, and used to create renders of iOS 26's new designs. Prosser has released several videos regarding the new iOS on both his Front Page Tech and Genius Bar podcast YouTube videos. These include a video in January 2025 titled 'your very first look at iOS 19,' which revealed the new camera app redesign. This was followed by another video in March that showcased the redesigned Messenger app and, in April, a video titled 'the biggest iOS leak ever' that included details of Apple's Liquid Glass design. These videos are all still available at the time of writing. For the record: This is not how the situation played out on my end. Luckily have receipts for that. I did not 'plot' to access anyone's phone. I did not have any passwords. I was unaware of how the information was obtained. Looking forward to speaking with Apple on this. 18, 2025 Prosser posted on X, in response to MacRumors coverage of the case, that Apple's sequence of events is incorrect, stating that 'This is not how the situation played out.' Prosser goes on to state that he did not plot to 'access anyone's phone' and that he was 'unaware of how the information was obtained,' but is looking forward to talking to Apple about the incident. A follow-up comment on the post also includes a screenshot of a text message chain that appears to be between Prosser and Ramaciotti claiming that the material supplied was 'legit.' As it stands, Apple has asked for both damages as well as a court order that would prevent Prosser from being able to disclose trade secrets. While some might argue that iOS 26 has already been announced, Apple has stated that there are secrets still at risk as the development phone 'contained other unannounced design elements.' We'll keep you posted on any new developments in the case. In the meantime, here's a breakdown of all of the new iOS 26 features for your iPhone you can try once the public beta is available.
