Following a three year lawsuit in which Apple attempted to force Mac fan-site Think Secret to reveal the names of industry sources leaking privileged information, a settlement has been made that will see the site take its tipsters identity to the grave. 

“Apple and Think Secret have settled their lawsuit, reaching an agreement that results in a positive solution for both sides. As part of the confidential settlement, no sources were revealed and Think Secret will no longer be published. Nick Ciarelli, Think Secret’s publisher, said ‘I’m pleased to have reached this amicable settlement, and will now be able to move forward with my college studies and broader journalistic pursuits’” Think Secret Official Statement

Already there is concern that, with precedence set, Apple will look to tackle other sites that focus on unannounced product development.  The Cupertino-based company is draconian in its secrecy, and is believed to have previously changed hardware suppliers after those winning contracts revealed their involvement.  We here at MY iTablet had some unnofficial legal advice from Steve Jobs himself regarding changing our name from ‘MY iPhone’ back in May.

MY iTablet would like to take this opportunity to wish Think Secret’s Nick Ciarelli luck with his future endeavors.