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Miami Herald
20-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Apple accuses YouTube influencer of illegally leaking iOS 26
YouTube influencer Jon Prosser allegedly violated Apple's intellectual property rights by illegally accessing and releasing trade secrets regarding the tech firm's iOS 26 operating system before its launch. Prosser and co-defendant Michael Ramacciotti allegedly misappropriated trade secrets and violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Apple says in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for Northern California. Apple revealed its iOS 26 operating system on June 9 during its Worldwide Developers Conference but says Prosser released important details two months earlier. Prosser's YouTube channel, 'Front Page Tech,' commonly predicts tech launches of consumer goods, including popular Apple products. Apple says he and Ramacciotti schemed to 'break into an Apple development iPhone, steal Apple's trade secrets and profit from the theft,' Wired reported on Friday. 'Prosser, working with defendant Michael Ramacciotti, improperly accessed and disclosed Apple's highly confidential, unreleased software designs, including details regarding the unreleased iOS 19 operating system, which is now known as iOS 26, for Apple mobile devices,' Apple says in the lawsuit. Apple accuses the pair of conspiring to break into Apple employee Ethan Lipnik's development iPhone to obtain Apple's trade secrets. Lipnik worked for Apple from 2023 to 2025, when he was terminated by Apple over the leak, Business Insider reported. The tech firm says it received an anonymous tip on April 4 that accuses either Prosser or Ramacciotti, who shared housing with Lipnik, of engaging the Apple employee in a FaceTime call that discussed the pending iOS 26 release. The unreleased operating system at the time was known as iOS 19 among Apple employees. The anonymous tip says Prosser obtained details on the unreleased operating system's lock screen, home screen, app animations and app interfaces. It also says Prosser had video from the FaceTime call that shows the operating system's unique interface. Apple claims Prosser learned Ramacciotti needed money and roomed with Lipnik, who worked on the unreleased operating system. Prosser and Ramacciotti 'jointly planned to access Apple's confidential and trade secret information through Mr. Lipnik's Apple-owned development iPhone,' Apple says. The tech firm also says Lipnik provided it with an audio message from Ramacciotti that alleges he used location tracking to learn when Lipnik would be gone for an extended period. Apple says the message indicates Ramacciotti acquired Lipnik's passcode and 'broke into his development iPhone,' which Lipnik did not properly secure in accordance with company policy. 'As he detailed in the audio message, Mr. Ramacciotti made a video call to Mr. Prosser and 'showed [the] iOS' on the development iPhone,' Apple claims. 'He demonstrated several features and applications, disclosing details of the unreleased iOS 19 operating system,' Apple says. Prosser denies Apple's claims against him. 'This is not how the situation played out on my end,' Prosser said in an X post on Thursday. 'I did not 'plot' to access anyone's phone,' Prosser continued. 'I did not have any passwords. I was unaware of how the information was obtained.' Prosser said he is 'looking forward to speaking with Apple on this.' Apple says it suffered financial losses exceeding $5,000 over a one-year period and seeks monetary and punitive damages in amounts to be proven at trial, plus interest. It also seeks injunctive relief to cease Prosser and Ramacciotti's alleged release of Apple's trade secrets to third parties without written consent and to return or help Apple to locate and destroy any trade secrets that might remain under their control. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
19-07-2025
- Business
- UPI
Apple accuses YouTube influencer of illegally leaking iOS 26
Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook addresses the 2025 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, Calif., on June 9, during which the iOS 26 operating system was announced. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA July 19 (UPI) -- YouTube influencer Jon Prosser allegedly violated Apple's intellectual property rights by illegally accessing and releasing trade secrets regarding the tech firm's iOS 26 operating system before its launch. Prosser and co-defendant Michael Ramacciotti allegedly misappropriated trade secrets and violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Apple says in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for Northern California. Apple revealed its iOS 26 operating system on June 9 during its Worldwide Developers Conference but says Prosser released important details two months earlier. Prosser's YouTube channel, "Front Page Tech," commonly predicts tech launches of consumer goods, including popular Apple products. Apple says he and Ramacciotti schemed to "break into an Apple development iPhone, steal Apple's trade secrets and profit from the theft," Wired reported on Friday. "Prosser, working with defendant Michael Ramacciotti, improperly accessed and disclosed Apple's highly confidential, unreleased software designs, including details regarding the unreleased iOS 19 operating system, which is now known as iOS 26, for Apple mobile devices," Apple says in the lawsuit. Apple accuses the pair of conspiring to break into Apple employee Ethan Lipnik's development iPhone to obtain Apple's trade secrets. Lipnik worked for Apple from 2023 to 2025, when he was terminated by Apple over the leak, Business Insider reported. The tech firm says it received an anonymous tip on April 4 that accuses either Prosser or Ramacciotti, who shared housing with Lipnik, of engaging the Apple employee in a FaceTime call that discussed the pending iOS 26 release. The unreleased operating system at the time was known as iOS 19 among Apple employees. The anonymous tip says Prosser obtained details on the unreleased operating system's lock screen, home screen, app animations and app interfaces. It also says Prosser had video from the FaceTime call that shows the operating system's unique interface. Apple claims Prosser learned Ramacciotti needed money and roomed with Lipnik, who worked on the unreleased operating system. Prosser and Ramacciotti "jointly planned to access Apple's confidential and trade secret information through Mr. Lipnik's Apple-owned development iPhone," Apple says. The tech firm also says Lipnik provided it with an audio message from Ramacciotti that alleges he used location tracking to learn when Lipnik would be gone for an extended period. Apple says the message indicates Ramacciotti acquired Lipnik's passcode and "broke into his development iPhone," which Lipnik did not properly secure in accordance with company policy. "As he detailed in the audio message, Mr. Ramacciotti made a video call to Mr. Prosser and 'showed [the] iOS' on the development iPhone," Apple claims. "He demonstrated several features and applications, disclosing details of the unreleased iOS 19 operating system," Apple says. Prosser denies Apple's claims against him. "This is not how the situation played out on my end," Prosser said in an X post on Thursday. "I did not 'plot' to access anyone's phone," Prosser continued. "I did not have any passwords. I was unaware of how the information was obtained." Prosser said he is "looking forward to speaking with Apple on this." Apple says it suffered financial losses exceeding $5,000 over a one-year period and seeks monetary and punitive damages in amounts to be proven at trial, plus interest. It also seeks injunctive relief to cease Prosser and Ramacciotti's alleged release of Apple's trade secrets to third parties without written consent and to return or help Apple to locate and destroy any trade secrets that might remain under their control.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Who is Jon Prosser? Tech YouTuber getting sued by Apple for leaking iOS 26 details in viral YouTube video
(Image via @FrontPageTech) Tech YouTuber Jon Prosser, best known for his accurate Apple leaks and bold delivery style, has suddenly found himself at the center of a heated legal battle. The content creator, who runs the popular FrontPageTech channel, is reportedly being sued by Apple for allegedly leaking trade secrets about the upcoming iOS 26 update, before it was ever made public. Apple goes after Jon Prosser for iOS 26 revelations According to reports that surfaced on July 10, Apple is taking legal action against Prosser and another individual named Michael Ramacciotti. The lawsuit claims the duo accessed confidential material from a developmental iPhone used internally by an Apple employee. Prosser, the face behind FrontPageTech , is accused of using that information to create multiple viral videos revealing what iOS 26 could look like. — appltrack (@appltrack) His first upload, back in January 2025, teased the redesign as "iOS 19" and showed off an updated interface, a fresh Camera app layout, and more. Over the following months, Prosser released several follow-up videos that amassed millions of views, long before Apple had officially introduced the update. Did a FaceTime call lead to leaked footage? Apple's legal complaint, reportedly filed in a California court, details how Ramacciotti allegedly obtained the passcode to a developmental iPhone by tracking an Apple engineer's location. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Serbia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House Search Now Undo That engineer, Ethan Lipnik, reportedly left the device unattended. From there, Apple claims Ramacciotti showed the unreleased software to Prosser during a FaceTime call, which was allegedly recorded and used for reference in his YouTube uploads. While Lipnik has reportedly been fired by Apple for failing to protect company property, the tech giant is going further with Prosser and seeking monetary damages, a court-ordered injunction to block future content, and even a jury trial. Jon Prosser responds to the lawsuit: 'Not how the situation played out' Prosser, never one to shy away from drama in the tech space, took to social media shortly after the news broke. In a direct response, he stated: 'For the record: This is not how the situation played out on my end… I did not 'plot' to access anyone's phone. I did not have any passwords. I was unaware of how the information was obtained.' He's also hinted that he has 'receipts' to back his version of the events. A defining moment for tech leaks and creator responsibility Whether this ends with a courtroom drama or a behind-the-scenes settlement, one thing is clear: the Jon Prosser lawsuit is already one of the most high-profile tech-leak stories in recent memory. It touches everything from creator ethics to cybersecurity loopholes. For now, the only thing more uncertain than iOS 26's official release date is what happens next for Jon Prosser. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple sues YouTuber: Why the iPhone maker is taking Jon Prosser to court over a leaked video call
How Apple says the leak happened Live Events What Apple is asking from the court Prosser's response (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Apple has filed a lawsuit against well-known tech YouTuber Jon Prosser, accusing him of stealing trade secrets and violating U.S. computer fraud laws. The case, filed in the Northern District of California, involves early leaks of iOS 26 — previously known by its codename iOS 19 — and details how confidential software features may have been accessed and shared months before Apple's official to Apple's complaint, first reported by MacRumors, the issue began in April when Apple received a tip that a development device had been compromised. The company alleges that Michael Ramacciotti, also named in the lawsuit, tracked Apple employee Ethan Lipnik's location to find a time when Lipnik was away from home. Ramacciotti then reportedly used Lipnik's passcode to unlock his development iPhone, which contained unreleased iOS 19 claims Ramacciotti made a video call to Prosser during this break-in and showed him the confidential software. Prosser allegedly recorded the video call using screen capture tools and later used some of that footage in a YouTube video. Apple says the video helped Prosser earn ad revenue while exposing private details from the development legal filing also says that Prosser supported the act by promising to help arrange payment for Ramacciotti. The company added that some viewers were able to identify Lipnik's apartment in the leaked content, which added to the credibility of its further stated that it does not yet know whether Prosser has additional confidential material from the device, which reportedly held other unreleased design is seeking a jury trial. It wants the court to order Prosser and Ramacciotti to return or destroy any confidential material they may still have. The company is also demanding financial compensation in the form of compensatory and punitive damages. Additionally, Apple wants an order that prevents both individuals from using or sharing any of its trade has already fired Lipnik. According to the company, he had no idea how his phone was compromised until others informed him after seeing the leaked Prosser addressed the lawsuit in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He denied the charges and shared his version of events.'For the record: This is not how the situation played out on my end. Luckily have receipts for that,' he said.'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,' Prosser said on court is yet to set a date for the trial.
Tom's Guide
18-07-2025
- 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.
