Apple and Jon Prosser are coordinating a deposition as part of the iOS 26 leak lawsuit, despite Prosser previously missing the deadline to respond to Apple's complaint. In October, the court entered a default judgment against Prosser, essentially ruling in Apple's favor on liability. However, both parties are now working together to schedule his deposition.

Apple sued Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti last July, accusing them of misappropriating trade secrets and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The company alleges Ramacciotti accessed Ethan Lipnik's development iPhone and shared details of the upcoming Liquid Glass redesign with Prosser via FaceTime. While Ramacciotti has cooperated with Apple and the court, Prosser initially failed to answer the complaint.

This deposition will help determine the scope of what Apple confidential information was accessed and what damages the court may award. Apple is seeking a jury trial and demanding injunctive relief, damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees. The case highlights the tech giant's aggressive stance on protecting its trade secrets and the serious legal consequences for those involved in leaks of unreleased products.