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Jon Prosser's Legal Battle Over Apple Leaks
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Apr 14, 2026 to Jul 3, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“retain exclusive communication with Ramacciotti.”
via ithinkdiff.com
Background
Apple filed a lawsuit in July 2025 against YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti, alleging a coordinated scheme to steal trade secrets related to unreleased iOS features. The lawsuit claimed that Ramacciotti accessed an Apple development iPhone belonging to employee Ethan Lipnik, showed its contents to Prosser via FaceTime, and that Prosser then published videos detailing these unreleased features, specifically mentioning iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass interface, before Apple's official announcement.
Apple alleged that this was done in exchange for payment, with Ramacciotti reportedly using location tracking and Lipnik's passcode to gain access to the device. Lipnik was subsequently fired from Apple.
Prosser initially missed his court-imposed deadline to respond to Apple's complaint, leading to a default judgment being entered against him in October 2025. This default would have allowed Apple to proceed with its claims without Prosser's formal defense. However, Prosser eventually obtained legal counsel in April 2026 and filed a motion to set aside the default judgment, which was granted by U.S.
District Judge James Donato, providing him a second opportunity to respond. The legal process has also been marked by delays in discovery, with Prosser reportedly failing to fully comply with Apple's document and deposition subpoenas served in January 2026, prompting Apple to seek court orders to compel production.
In July 2025, Apple initiates legal proceedings against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and a coordinated scheme to leak unreleased iOS features, specifically mentioning iOS 26. The complaint details how Ramacciotti allegedly accessed an Apple employee's development iPhone and shared its contents with Prosser.
In October 2025, a default judgment is entered against Jon Prosser after he failed to formally respond to Apple's lawsuit by the court-imposed deadline. This ruling would have allowed Apple to proceed without Prosser's participation in contesting the allegations.
In January 2026, Apple serves Jon Prosser with document and deposition subpoenas as part of the discovery process related to the lawsuit, seeking information pertinent to the claims against Ramacciotti.
In April 2026, a joint status report is reportedly filed, indicating ongoing issues with discovery compliance. The report highlights that Prosser has not fully responded to certain discovery requests and has failed to appear for a deposition.
The timeline
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Prosser Retains Legal Counsel
Jon Prosser reportedly secures legal representation, nearly nine months after Apple's initial lawsuit filing, which contributes to the procedural delays in the case.[2]
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Prosser and Apple File Joint Stipulation
Apple and Jon Prosser reportedly jointly request the court to set aside the default judgment. As part of the stipulation, Prosser agrees to produce all responsive documents by this date and to sit for a deposition.[3]
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Prosser Deposition Deadline
The deadline for Jon Prosser to reportedly complete his deposition as part of the joint stipulation agreement with Apple.[3]
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Prosser Files Formal Response to Lawsuit
Jon Prosser formally responds to Apple's lawsuit in federal court, denying conspiracy claims, disputing allegations of trade secret misappropriation, and requesting the case be dismissed. He admits to viewing unreleased iOS features on a development iPhone during a FaceTime call but denies knowledge of how the information was obtained.[1]
Frequently asked
What is Jon Prosser accused of by Apple?
Apple alleges that Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti engaged in a coordinated scheme to steal trade secrets by accessing an Apple development iPhone, showing its unreleased iOS features to Prosser, who then published them before Apple's official announcement.
What is Prosser's defense against Apple's claims?
Prosser denies conspiring to obtain trade secrets and asks for the case to be dismissed. He admits to seeing unreleased iOS features on a FaceTime call but claims ignorance regarding how the information was acquired and denies knowing the iPhone belonged to an Apple employee.
Has Prosser admitted to any wrongdoing?
Prosser admits to participating in and recording a FaceTime call where unreleased iOS features were shown on a development device. He also admits to sharing a portion of YouTube advertising revenue with Ramacciotti after publishing videos about the leaks, stating it was to retain exclusive communication.
What is the current status of the lawsuit?
As of July 3, 2026, per ithinkdiff.com, Jon Prosser has filed a formal response denying conspiracy and seeking dismissal, and the court has not yet ruled.
Why was there a default judgment against Prosser?
A default judgment was entered against Prosser in October 2025 because he missed his court-imposed deadline to formally respond to Apple's lawsuit. This default was later set aside by a judge, allowing him to file his response.
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Sources (3)
- dexerto.com, YouTuber Jon Prosser denies Apple conspiracy claims in first response to iOS 26 leak lawsuit, Jul 3, 2026.
- ithinkdiff.com, Jon Prosser Files Formal Response, Blames Ramacciotti for iOS 26 Leaks, Jul 3, 2026.
- macrumors.com, Apple Agrees to Let Jon Prosser Formally Contest iOS 26 Leak Lawsuit.
Cite this timeline
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https://genzhype.com/drama/jon-prosser-s-legal-battle-over-apple-leaks/.