Apple is suing a blogger over the iOS 26 leak, demanding they name their sources

Apple v. John Prosser

What happened
Key dates
Defendants and their roles

Apple’s lawsuit – accusation of unlawful disclosure of iOS 26 trade secrets and violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
July 2025 – John Prosser (blogger)
Additional charge – failure to comply with discovery requests.

Yesterday (last day of filing) – John Prosser
Information on iOS 26 – publications from January 2025, including a reconstruction of “Camera” and videos of the new interface called Liquid Glass.
January–June 2025 – John Prosser
Source of the leak – hacked Apple employee’s iPhone (Ethan Lipnick).

February 2026 – Michael Ramachchotti (hacker)
Court actions – filing documents in the Northern California County Court, subpoena for evidence on February 3.

February 2026 – Apple, John Prosser
Response to requests – Prosser did not fully comply and withheld some documents.
From February 3 – John Prosser
Judicial ruling in October 2025 – a default judgment against Prosser that he seeks to overturn.

October 2025 – John Prosser
Ramachchotti’s reaction – agreement to forensic examination and willingness to testify after evidence collection is complete.
From February 3 – Michael Ramachchotti
Settlement negotiations – Apple and Ramachchotti discuss a possible resolution, demanding compensation and a ban on further disclosure of information.

Current situation – Apple, Michael Ramachchotti
Next court hearing – June 10, 2026.

How the case unfolds
1. Apple’s lawsuit against Prosser
In July 2025 Apple sued blogger John Prosser for revealing confidential details about the upcoming iOS 26 and violating computer fraud laws.

2. Content of the leak
From January 2025 Prosser posted reconstructions of the updated “Camera” app and videos featuring an interface later named Liquid Glass, differing from Apple’s final June release.

3. How the information was obtained
According to Apple, the data came via a hacked iPhone belonging to employee Ethan Lipnick. Michael Ramachchotti performed the hack, using location tracking and the device password, then video‑called Prosser and showed him an early version of iOS.

4. Court steps
Apple filed documents in the Northern California County Court covering events up to February 2026. On February 3 the company sent Prosser a subpoena for documents and testimony, but he did not fully comply.

5. Positions of the parties
• Prosser – hired an attorney, claims “active communication” with Apple (which the company denied), seeks to overturn the default judgment from October 2025 that found him liable for missing the deadline.
• Ramachchotti – agreed to forensic testing, ready to testify after evidence collection, and is negotiating a possible settlement with Apple.

6. Apple’s demands
The company seeks monetary compensation and a court order preventing both parties from further disclosing confidential information.

7. Next hearing
A trial is scheduled for June 10, 2026, where issues of evidence, testimony, and potential settlement will be addressed.

Thus Apple accuses John Prosser of leaking iOS 26 trade secrets and Michael Ramachchotti of hacking the device. The case continues with active participation from both sides, who are negotiating a possible resolution while awaiting the June 10, 2026 court decision.