India, Oct. 13 -- Apple has finally entered the smart display market with HomeView, a product that has been rumoured for years. Think of it as Apple's answer to Amazon's Echo Show lineup and Google's Nest Hub, but with a distinctly Apple approach.

And yes, it looks like a square iPad sitting on a speaker. But there's more to it than just looking pretty on your kitchen counter. From an AI-powered Siri to facial recognition and smart home controls, Apple wants HomeView to become the centre of your connected home.

Here's everything you need to know.

For starters, HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display that brings entertainment, communication and smart home management together.

You can play music, watch videos, make FaceTime cal...