Apple has filed a lawsuit against tech YouTuber Jon Prosser, accusing him of leaking confidential information about iOS 26 before its official announcement. This legal move highlights the ongoing tension between tech companies and content creators who share unreleased details online.
The lawsuit, reviewed by 9to5Mac, claims Prosser gained early access to the software through Michael Ramacciotti. Ramacciotti allegedly accessed a developer iPhone without authorization, which contained unreleased versions of iOS 26. Using FaceTime, he streamed the device’s screen to Prosser, who recorded the footage and published it on his YouTube channel and social media.
The leaked video, posted back in April, showed a preview of Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign before the update was officially named iOS 26 during WWDC in June. The footage apparently revealed only a small portion of the device’s trade secret content, according to court documents.
Apple seeks trial and damages
The case, filed in California, demands a jury trial, financial damages, and an injunction to stop Prosser from sharing or profiting from further leaks. Apple also wants any confidential materials related to the software returned or destroyed.
Prosser publicly denied Apple’s version of events on Twitter, saying he did not plan or plot to access anyone’s device and had no passwords. He added that he was unaware of how the information was obtained and looks forward to discussing the matter with Apple. “Luckily I have receipts for that,” he said.
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. https://t.co/NSUlJPMbld
— jon prosser (@jon_prosser) July 18, 2025
It’s interesting how tech YouTubers have become targets for legal action recently. Just days before, a retro gaming creator revealed he might face jail time over his reviews of emulation handhelds. Yikes, right? You have to wonder where the line will be drawn between reporting and legal risk in the future.
What’s your take on Apple’s lawsuit? Do you think YouTubers should be held responsible for leaks they share, even if they didn’t personally obtain the data illegally? Let me know your thoughts down in the comments below.
