Apple presses YouTube leaker for financial records in trade secrets case
Apple wants Jon Prosser to hand over YouTube earnings, analytics, and private messages as it investigates whether he profited from leaking details about iOS 26 before its public release. Prosser argues Apple's secrets are now public and claims he's met disclosure rules. Apple insists the leaks were coordinated for profit and is pushing for more records, with another defendant seeking to separate from Prosser's case.
- Apple filed suit in July 2025 over iOS 26 leaks
- Prosser allegedly coordinated leaks for financial gain
- Apple seeks revenue, analytics, and private messages
- Prosser claims Apple overreaches and secrets are public
- Another defendant wants to avoid ties to Prosser's defense
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