The plaintiffs’ core statement is that Apple only allows iCloud for complete cloud backup of iPhone and iPad, preferring its own service deep in the system and thereby making real competition from other cloud providers more difficult. Apple states that it naturally allows third-party providers, but this simply does not apply to the current case. This is true for files, photos or other app content, but ignores the accusation regarding a complete device backup. The question is likely to cause legal disputes for a long time, as no verdict is expected before the end of 2028.
Progress in the Apple vs. Prosser case
In the legal dispute between Apple and the well-known leaker Jon Prosser, he now has the opportunity to defend himself against the lawsuit. What sounds like a given, however, has a history – because Prosser missed the opportunity to comment in a timely manner. However, a US federal judge overturned the “default” that had been registered at the end of 2025 (see report at the time).
In the lawsuit, Apple accuses Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti of unlawfully gaining access to a development iPhone belonging to a former Apple employee. In this way, details about the system UI overhaul had come to light long before WWDC 2025. Prosser has since agreed to release the documents that have not yet been fully provided and to be available for questioning.