As per a document, iOS 26.1 will enable background media upload to third-party apps, so you can back up files to Google Photos even when the iPhone is locked.
It took Apple a long time, but the next iOS update – iOS 26.1 – will bring a long-requested feature. According to documents found by 9to5Mac, the company is working on a new PhotoKit framework, which will provide a seamless cloud backup experience fo... [1830 chars]