Apple has filed a federal lawsuit against popular YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti. In the lawsuit, the tech giant has accused them of orchestrating a scheme to steal iOS 26 trade secrets from a development iPhone. The company has accused Prosser of leaking confidential details about its upcoming iOS 26 software. Along with this, the video editor Michael Ramacciotti who is the accomplice of Prosser has reportedly accessed a development iPhone belonging to an Apple employee. The lawsuit claims Ramacciotti broke into his friend Ethan Lipnik’s Apple-issued development phone while staying at his home, then showed the unreleased software to Prosser via FaceTime. Prosser allegedly recorded the call and used the footage to create “reconstructed” renderings for his YouTube channel.
Who is Jon Prosser
For those unaware, Jon Prosser is the creator of popular YouTube channel called Front Page Tech. He is known for leaking details about Apple products which are not yet released by the company. The lawsuit filed by Apple claims that in January 2025 Prosser gained access to early visuals of iOS 26’s new Liquid Glass design, which resembles a lot to the final version showcased by Apple at WWDC 2025.
Allegations made by Apple against Jon Prosser
The Cupertino- based tech giant alleges that Ramacotti, a friend of Apple employee Ethan Lipnik, allegedly used Lipnik’s passcode and then tracked his location to access a development iPhone while staying at his home. During that time Ramacotti made a FaceTime call to Prosser and showed him the unreleased iOS 26 features. Prosser then reportedly recorded that call and later used that to create monetised YouTube content. Apple also claims that Prosser promised payment or future job opportunities to Ramacotti for the leaked information.
What information was leaked by Prosser
The YouTuber leaked the details about the redesigned camera app with simplified controls. He also showcased the Liquid Glass design which featured pill-shaped tabs and rounded visuals. Along with this, he also talked about the early previews of the Messages app and other UI elevates which later appeared in iOS 26.
What Apple is seeking
Apple is requesting a jury trial and seeking multiple forms of relief:* Injunctive relief to prevent further disclosure of confidential information* Punitive and compensatory damages for trade secret misappropriation* An order requiring defendants to return or destroy any confidential Apple information* Recovery of legal fees and costs* Pre- and post-judgment interestThe lawsuit includes claims under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.