Apple sued after man’s wife discovers his ‘deleted’ messages to prostitutes synced on family computer

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Camera IconA married businessman who contacted prostitutes on iMessage is taking Apple to court over millions he lost in a divorce when his wife found texts he thought he’d deleted. Credit: Prykhodov/Getty Images/iStockphoto Apple sued after man’s wife discovers his ‘deleted’ messages to prostitutes synced on family computer Arthur ParasharDaily Mail June 15, 2024 1:43PM Comments TopicsLifestyleCourts & JusticeRelationshipsSocial mediaTechnology A married businessman who contacted prostitutes on iMessage is taking Apple to court over the £5 million he lost in a divorce when his wife found texts he thought he’d deleted. Richard, not his real name, said he started meeting prostitutes in the later years of his marriage, speaking to them over iMessage. After agreeing to meet, he would delete the messages, believing they would never resurface. But when his wife clicked on iMessage on the family iMac, linked to his account, it showed the last message he had sent to another person’s iPhone was to a prostitute. TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW Reputation ruinedIs this Facebook forum for catching cheaters actually toxic? Cheating husband‘God hates divorce’: Famed Netflix cheater defends affairs When his wife delved into the messages further, she uncovered several years of messages, The Times reported, and filed for divorce. Richard, from England, is suing Apple for £5 million, claiming the tech giant does not make it clear that iMessages sent to another iPhone user can be seen on other linked Apple devices – even if they have been deleted on the phone. Apple was approached for comment. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Explore nowSave on movie tickets when you join West Rewards. From around the site YUM!The little-known restaurant serving up Perth’s best burgers Comments updated updatedWork ceased updated‘Asbestos’ discovery halts multi-million dollar WA project Comments DevastatingCommon symptom makeup artist ignored before her tragic death Comments Perth Now exclusive Perth Now exclusiveSEE INSIDE Perth Now exclusiveTrendy venue opens next to Cottesloe’s luxe new restaurant Comments Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Explore nowSave on movie tickets when you join West Rewards. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeGet Digital EditionEmail Us About Us Contact Us Careers Letter to the Editor Place an Ad Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 News Sport Entertainment Business Lifestyle Shop Now Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Subscribe to the Paper Read your PerthNow Local Newspaper Advertise on PerthNow Our Partners Real Estate View Healthengine Huddle Insurance Carbar CarExpert Raiz Invest Institchu Starts at 60 MoneyMe Iseekplant The Nightly The West Australian 7plus 7NEWS TV Guide Streamer