Still no updates for me. December 1st landed, January 9th photo request, January 11th photos received. I submitted a web request last week, and received what I assume is a standard response:
"Thank you for contacting IRCC. We have forwarded the information you provided to the responsible department. They will contact you only if they require further information. We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your inquiry."
Not really helpful, but I've seen in the forum that submitting a web request resulted in PR card progress for some people, so hopefully this will be the case for me.
Last 1.5 weeks have been awful seeing other people whose photos were received either around the same time or after mine getting their applications approved, constantly checking myCIC account and not having any news. Really hope this will get resolved soon.