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Nearly a year ago, Apple filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti over alleged theft of the company's trade secrets. Apple alleged that the duo coordinated to break into former Apple software engineer Ethan Lipnik's development iPhone, in order to access and profit off details about "iOS 19," which ended up being called iOS 26. Prosser is the host of the popular YouTube channel Front Page Tech, and Ramacciotti was his acquaintance. Last year, Prosser shared YouTube videos containing leaked "iOS 19" details, months before Apple unveiled the update. Later, an anonymous tipster informed Apple via email that the information was sourced from Lipnik's iPhone, leading the company to investigate. Apple ultimately fired Lipnik and sued Prosser and Ramacciotti. Prosser formally responded to the lawsuit today, according to a court document obtained by MacRumors . Prosser admitted that he participated in a FaceTime video call with Ramacciotti, wherein Prosser was shown certain "iOS 19" features and apps running on the development iPhone. However, he denied that any of the information he viewed contained trade secrets, and he denied knowing that the development iPhone belonged to Lipnik. Prosser denied that he planned or participated in any conspiracy or coordinated scheme with Ramacciotti for the purpose of injuring Apple. Prosser's attorney said that Ramacciotti's act of displaying the iOS 19 features on the FaceTime call was not induced by Prosser and, as such, Ramacciotti is "completely responsible" for the disclosure of Apple's alleged trade secrets, if any. Ramacciotti is responsible for all harm caused to Prosser, according to Prosser's response. Prosser denied that he is in possession of any further confidential Apple information in this case that has not already been disclosed to Apple. The case is before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Prosser has requested a jury trial where applicable. Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 Tags: Jon Prosser , Apple Lawsuits Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple previously announced that the first iOS 27 public beta would be released in July, meaning that it should be available at some point this month. Below, we have outlined how to get ready for the iOS 27 public beta, which will likely follow the third or fourth iOS 27 developer beta. Release Date History The first public betas of iOS 16 through iOS 26 came out between July 11 and July 24. iOS 26 Public Beta: Thursday, July 24, 2025 iOS 18 Public Beta: Monday, July 15, 2024 iOS 17 Public Beta: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 iOS 16 Public Beta: Monday, July 11, 2022 Get Ready Once it is available, anyone will be able to install the iOS 27 public beta on a compatible iPhone for free by following the steps outlined below. Sign up at beta.apple.com for free. Open your iPhone's Settings app and tap General → Software Update → Beta Updates. Select the iOS 27 Public Beta option (restart your iPhone if you don't see it) and follow the on-screen steps. If you are impatient, anyone can install the iOS 27 developer beta for free right now. Warning: While the first public beta is usually more stable than the first developer beta, iOS betas often have bugs and performance issues. You may not be able to use some apps that you rely on, and issues can extend to CarPlay. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended, and relying on a secondary iPhone altogether is always a good idea if possible. iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer, but Apple Intelligence features like Siri AI are limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer. Keep in mind that the revamped version of Siri has a waitlist . To join the waitlist, open the Settings app on iOS 27 and tap on Siri and you will find it there. In some cases, it can take a few weeks to receive access to Siri AI and the Siri app. Beyond the new Siri, iOS 27 features Liquid Glass design enhancements, performance improvements, expanded child safety features, and more. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 This article, " iOS 27 Public Beta Available This Month, Here's How to Get Your iPhone Ready Now " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, according to new server-side Apple code. The code does not provide any more details, so we do not know which VW vehicle models will offer the feature or when. With an Apple Wallet car key, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle. The feature is already offered by Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and select other automakers in various countries. This article, " VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
A new rumor claims that some iPhone 18 Pro models will use slower QLC NAND storage, mimicking a similar 2024 iPhone 16 Pro report. It makes more sense now than it did then, but doesn't matter much in practical usage. The 1TB and 2TB iPhone 18 Pro may not have the same type of storage as lower-capacity models. This latest report suggests that Apple will use the faster TLC storage for the iPhones that people are most likely to buy. But those choosing the larger 1TB and 2TB capacities may be left with a slower QLC alternative from SK Hynix. Companies like Apple continue to struggle to source the storage components required for new products. With that in mind, it may not be surprising to see Apple go this route. Sourcing 1TB and 2TB TLC components may be difficult, if not impossible. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
