Apple presses Jon Prosser over iOS leak case

A joint status report in a trade secrets lawsuit states that Apple believes commentator Jon Prosser has only partially complied with subpoenas tied to an alleged leak of iOS 26 design details. The filing, submitted by attorneys for Apple and defendant Michael Ramacciotti, outlines continuing disputes over discovery and compliance.

Apple’s lawyers say Prosser has produced some materials but is still withholding records they consider relevant to the alleged misappropriation of confidential interface and feature plans. The company is seeking communications, device identifiers, and metadata that it argues could show the provenance of screenshots and descriptions that appeared in advance of any public disclosure.

Counsel for Ramacciotti frame the subpoenas and follow‑on requests as broad and burdensome for a non‑party media figure, and signal that further motion practice may be needed if Apple pushes for sanctions or additional orders. The report also notes ongoing negotiations over search terms, data preservation, and the scope of Prosser’s obligation to turn over messages and files tied to coverage of unreleased Apple software.

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