[Feature] iOS App PhotoKit integration

[sharknoon]

I have searched the existing feature requests, both open and closed, to make sure this is not a duplicate request.

• Yes

The feature

Apple will introduce with iOS 26.1 the new PhotoKit API, that specifically allows third party Photo Apps like Immich to do background uploads/syncing of photos.

More information here: https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/24/ios-26-1-third-party-photos-backup-background/

I think the use of this new API could significantly enhance the background upload process on iOS.

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile

[danieldietzler]

#23245