> But as with all apps I’m particularly sensitive to giving bulk access to my photos (and other data).

I don't understand why iOS doesn't allow blocking internet access for apps. You can only disallow mobile data access, but not WiFi access.

The frustrating part is that in China they have the functionality [0], so it's there, but we are not allowed to use it for our privacy.

[0] https://old.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/69k1j8/the_chinese_i...