Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser Over Alleged iOS 26 Leak Conspiracy

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In a legal move that’s turning heads across the tech world, Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTube creator Jon Prosser (@FrontPageTech) and tech analyst Michael Ramacciotti of NTFTW, accusing them of orchestrating an internal leak involving confidential information about the upcoming iOS 26 operating system.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for Northern California, claims that the two individuals plotted to gain unauthorized access to a development iPhone used by an Apple employee — with the intention of exposing Apple’s design secrets and profiting off the leaks through YouTube revenue.

The Allegations: Trade Secrets and Inside Access

According to court documents, Apple was first alerted via an anonymous tip received on April 4, which implicated both Prosser and Ramacciotti in a “coordinated scheme” to access and leak internal design information about iOS 26 — which, at the time of the first video leak, was rumored to be called iOS 19.

Apple alleges that Jon Prosser took advantage of Ramacciotti’s connection to an Apple employee named Ethan Lipnik, who was working on early iOS builds. Knowing that Ramacciotti was in financial trouble, Prosser is said to have used this connection to gain access to sensitive, unreleased Apple software.

Accessing the iPhone: A Breach of Trust

As per Apple’s claims, Ramacciotti stayed at Lipnik’s residence and tracked his movements to identify when he would be away. During one such opportunity, he reportedly obtained Lipnik’s passcode and unlocked the development iPhone — providing Prosser with firsthand information about upcoming features and UI elements of iOS 26.

Apple learned about the breach through a voice message sent by Ramacciotti to Lipnik, which the employee later forwarded to the company. Shortly afterward, Lipnik was reportedly terminated from his role.

Three Key Leaked Videos Under Scrutiny

The leaked content made its way to Prosser’s YouTube channel Front Page Tech (FPT) through three major videos that Apple claims showcase stolen intellectual property:

  1. “Here’s your very first look at iOS 19” – Posted on January 18, featuring what appears to be the redesigned camera app
  2. “Introducing iOS 19 | Exclusive First Look” – Uploaded on March 26, highlighting the new lock screen design
  3. “This video is the biggest iOS leak ever | iOS 19 Early Preview” – Released on April 8, showcasing changes to the home screen

While the OS name used in these videos refers to iOS 19, Apple has since confirmed the software as iOS 26.

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In its official complaint, Apple asserts that this leak not only violated its intellectual property rights but also jeopardized the work of “thousands of Apple engineers” involved in developing the operating system. The company is seeking damages and demanding accountability for the misuse of its internal tools and software.

The Bigger Picture: A Message to Leakers

This lawsuit marks one of Apple’s most aggressive moves yet against high-profile leaks. As the company continues to tighten internal security, this case could set a serious precedent for content creators and insiders who share confidential tech details online.

With the legal process now underway, all eyes are on what comes next — not just for Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti, but for the entire tech leak ecosystem.

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