There has been a fresh development in the iOS 26 leak incident. Apple has formally requested that Jon Prosser, the individual responsible for the leak, submit to an out-of-court sworn testimony. This move aims to ascertain the full scope of his theft and subsequent dissemination of confidential Apple information. Earlier, due to Prosser's failure to respond to the legal proceedings in a timely fashion, the court issued a 'default judgment' against him. However, the underlying dispute has yet to be fully resolved.

The roots of this case trace back to Prosser's unauthorized disclosure of interface design specifics pertaining to iOS 26 in March and April 2025. In July of the same year, Apple initiated legal action against Prosser and his accomplices, accusing them of 'misappropriation of trade secrets.' Further investigations uncovered that co-defendant Michael Ramajotti had illicitly obtained an Apple employee's password and used it to showcase the system interface to Prosser.

Apple is now pursuing compensation for damages, reimbursement of legal expenses, and the implementation of a mandatory injunction. At present, the lawsuit is progressing through the discovery phase. Ramajotti has already undergone deposition, and now, Prosser is required to provide sworn testimony under oath. The next scheduled update on the case is set for April 13, 2026. Based on the current legal posture, the odds seem to be in Apple's favor.