Jan 12, 2026
comitokshop

Apple releases DockKit technology: Innovating table management and application interaction

In June 2023, Apple officially released a new table management and application interaction solution, Dockkit technology,to the world at its annual developer conference (WWDC). This innovation aims to bring a more intuitive, efficient and personalized user experience to Mac users, while providing developers with powerful tools to optimize the performance of applications on MacOS.

Apple releases DockKit technology: Innovating table management and application interaction

Overview of Dockkit technology


DockKit technology is a new APl launched by Apple in i0s 17 system, full name DockKit. lts main function is to trackthe face and body position of people appearing in the video through the camera, thereby realizing the hands-free shooting function. DockKit technology allows the iphone's electric stand to be combined with the camera to control the stand of the base accessory in order to lock and track the subiect, so as to shoot smoother and more professional videos.

Specific application scenarios


Automatic tracking: DockKit technology can automatically track the face and body position of people appearing in the picture during video shooting, without manually adjusting the lens, suitable for live broadcast, conference,teaching and other scenes.

Key switch lens: Users can switch the front and rear lenses by key, and shoot in different scenes conveniently.

Zoom function: Subject selection and tracking are performed through ML models to achieve more accurate zoom effects.

Pairing process: Users only need to touch the gimbal body that supports DockKit technology with the iPhone upgraded to iOS 17 system to complete the pairing

Market impact and user evaluation of DOCKKiT technology


The introduction of DockKit technology enables the iPhone's electric bracket and camera to be better combined improving the professionalism and user experience of video shooting. User evaluation generally believes that DockKit technology makes shooting in scenes such as live broadcasts and meetings more convenient and efficient especially without the need for additional APPs, automatic tracking and zoom functions can be achieved directly through the iPhone's native camera


Significance to developers


For the majority of third-party software developers, DockKit not only means more diverse user experience design possibilities, but also brings unprecedented performance improvement opportunities. With the APl interface provided by the platform, developers can more easily implement complex Ul logic and ensure that their works can maintain consistency and stability on different versions of macOS.

In addition, Apple has also launched a development guide and support document specifically for DockKit to help developers quickly get started and make full use of this new technology. The official team will also continue to pay attention to community feedback and continuously improve and perfect related functions.


User Benefits


Ordinary consumers will be the biggest winners of this innovation, As more and more DockKit-compatible applications appear, they will enjoy a smoother operating experience, faster access to information, and more beautiful visualeffects, Whether it is daily work or entertainment and leisure, the new DockKit will significantly enhance the overall competitiveness of Mac devices.

Updated January 14, 2026

Leave a comment

Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published.