Apple, leaker Jon Prosser, and Michael Ramacciotti are increasingly at odds over responsibility for delays in the trade secret lawsuit Apple filed against both defendants in July 2025. The case centers on Prosser's videos leaking aspects of iOS 26, including the Liquid Glass visual revamp, and Ramacciotti's alleged improper access to an employee's development iPhone followed by a FaceTime call with Prosser showing unreleased iOS features.
In a joint status report to Judge James Donato, Apple says it continues to await additional documents from Prosser, including YouTube revenue reports and third-party communications. Prosser argues the leaked information is no longer protected trade secrets since Apple released iOS 26 with Liquid Glass publicly. Ramacciotti, who has largely cooperated with discovery, wants a status conference where Apple would explain what more it needs from him and then have 30 days to either dismiss claims or proceed to trial.
Apple wants discovery to continue, including another deposition of Ramacciotti and outstanding documents from Prosser. If Judge Donato does not grant Ramacciotti's request, the parties propose filing another joint status report on December 2.
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