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Apple has filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against tech YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti , accusing them of stealing trade secrets related to the upcoming iPhone software update, iOS 26. According to a report by Reuters, Apple claims confidential information was leaked online before the official release.The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, states that Ramacciotti accessed details about iOS 26 using a phone issued to an Apple employee. He allegedly passed this information to Prosser, who then shared it in a video on his popular YouTube channel, Front Page Tech Speaking to Reuters on Friday, Prosser denied intentionally taking part in any wrongdoing. He said, 'I certainly did not 'plot' to steal information nor did I know how it was obtained originally.' He added that he looks forward to sharing his side in court.Jon Prosser is a well-known figure in the tech world, best known for running the YouTube channel Front Page Tech. He regularly shares leaks and details about unreleased Apple products and software.In January, Prosser was the first to share information about iOS 26, which is expected to be launched by Apple this fall.According to the lawsuit, Prosser allegedly persuaded Ramacciotti, a product analyst and video editor, to access a development phone belonging to a friend who worked at Apple. Apple claims Ramacciotti 'needed money' and broke into the phone while staying at the friend's home.As reported by the Times of India, Ramacciotti then showed the unreleased software to Prosser during a FaceTime call. Prosser is said to have recorded the call and used it to create "reconstructed" visuals of iOS 26 for his YouTube channel, generating ad revenue in the process.Apple has also stated that the employee, Ethan Lipnik , was dismissed from the company for failing to secure the development device. The company is now seeking both injunctive relief and damages.Prosser's video showcased several features from the unreleased iOS 26, including:
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