Jon Prosser, a tech YouTuber, is at the center of the fresh controversy as he now faces a lawsuit from Apple over the alleged pre-release iOS software leaks. The outspoken leaker, who is known for early reveals of Apple’s software design, now claims he is ready to clarify his end of the story. Here is all we know about his claims and what this entire Apple controversy is all about.
Jon Prosser counters the narrative of Apple while defending himself
Pushing back against Apple’s legal claims, Prosser took to social media with his firm rebuttal. His recent comments read, “For the record: This is not how the situation played out on my end. Luckily have receipts for that,” as he documented that the evidence contradicts the version of Apple’s claims.“I did not “plot” to access anyone’s phone. I did not have any passwords. I was unaware of how the information was obtained,” Prosser further added, explicitly denying the key allegations of his having access to any confidential information. He emphasized he had no passwords or direct involvement in obtaining the leaked iOS 26 software details.Concluding on to his defense, he said, “Looking forward to speaking with Apple on this,” signaling his readiness for the next phase.Prosser’s statement positions the techie as eager to present his counter-evidence directly to the company during the legal process. He framed the impending discussion as an opportunity to set the record straight, from his perspective.
Why is Apple suing Jon Prosser?
The legal actions of Apple center on the allegations that Jon Prosser, along with his associate Michael Ramacciotti, had improper access to confidential information. As per the complaint made by Apple, Ramacciotti obtained the passcode for iPhone development that belonged to Ethan Lipnik, an Apple employee. It’s been alleged by them that Ramacciotti tracked the location of Lipnik to access the device when he was away, while Prosser paid for leaked content.As per reports, Apple’s claims that Ramacciotti showed Prosser unreleased iOS 26 software through a FaceTime call, which was recorded by Prosser. The claims further added that Prosser allegedly used footage to create renderings of the upcoming iOS interface, which he showed in the videos, that garnered millions of views. Quite crucially, Apple asserts that the compromised phone contained still-undisclosed and extensive Apple trade secrets. They are now seeking damages and an injunction to prevent any further leaks.
What’s next for Jon Prosser?
Despite the accusations of Apple, Prosser insists he was not part of any alleged conspiracy. His videos on the redesign of iOS 26, which closely matched the final release of Apple, did garner millions of views, but he does maintain that his sources acted independently.Apple, taking action, fired Lipnik for failing to secure the trade secrets and now the case is hinged on whether or not Prosser knowingly benefited from the stolen information. With Apple lawsuit led legal proceedings now underway, the tech community closely watches to see, if or not Prosser’s receipts hold up in the court or if the legal team of Apple would succeed, silencing one of the highly vocal leakers.