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A former employee of Apple, accused of leaking confidential product information to journalists, has publicly apologized to the tech giant. Following this apology, Apple has decided to withdraw a lawsuit it filed against the individual last spring. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County has closed the case after the two parties reached a confidential out-of-court settlement.
The ex-employee, identified as Andrew A., worked as a developer for Apple starting in 2016, where he contributed to enhancing the battery performance of iOS. His position granted him access to various unpublished projects and sensitive information over a span of at least ten years, during which he allegedly shared details about Apple's business secrets with journalists and possibly employees from other tech companies.
Among the leaked information were insights regarding the Journal app, the Vision Pro headset, and other significant products and features. Apple's internal investigation reportedly uncovered over 10,000 text messages sent to media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and The Information.
According to documentation from the lawsuit, Andrew A. expressed enthusiasm when leaks were published, noting his anticipation for chaos to ensue before Apple's corporate team would notice the situation. Apple sought damages of at least $25,000, describing the individual as a "persistent threat." It remains unclear whether any financial compensation was exchanged as part of the settlement.
In his apology, Andrew A. reflected on his eight years at Apple, acknowledging his access to sensitive internal information and unpublished products. He admitted to the mistake of leaking information to journalists, stating that he did not realize the serious and costly implications of his actions at the time. He recognized that his actions had severely damaged hundreds of professional relationships he had cultivated over the years and derailed his otherwise successful career, making it challenging to rebuild.
Andrew A. expressed remorse toward his former colleagues, acknowledging their hard work to maintain the confidentiality of projects and emphasizing that they deserved better than his actions.
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