[Feature] Suport iOS 26.1's new "PHBackgroundResourceUploadExtension" feature.

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The feature

Description:
Starting from iOS 26.1, Apple introduced a new system extension — PHBackgroundResourceUploadExtension — that allows background uploading of photo and video resources managed by the Photos app. This can significantly improve reliability for photo sync and backup tasks, even when the app is suspended.

Proposal:
Integrate PHBackgroundResourceUploadExtension into the iOS client of Immich to enable automatic and more efficient background uploads of media to the Immich server.

Additional Suggestion:
If possible, combine this feature with App Shortcuts / Shortcuts automation — for example, automatically triggering a backup when the user arrives home. This would enable a seamless, fully automated photo backup experience without manual intervention.

Benefits:

• Reliable background uploads without requiring the app to be foregrounded.
• Improved battery efficiency and network scheduling through system-managed background tasks.
• Better user experience for continuous photo backup workflows.
• Optional automation integration for “arrive home” or other contextual triggers.

References:

• Apple Developer Documentation: PHBackgroundResourceUploadExtension

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile

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