India, Oct. 13 -- Apple launched several new smart home products on Tuesday, October 13, including a new iPad-like device called HomeView. The company hopes its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant will help it gain a bigger share of the competitive smart home market.

Apple's new HomeView device is priced at $299 and will begin shipping next month. It is designed to help people control connected devices around their homes. HomeView comes with a 7-inch display and face recognition technology. It can help users manage smart home products such as video doorbells, thermostats and smart locks, according to Reuters.

Apple wants its AI-powered Siri assistant to do more than respond to basic voice commands. The company hopes Siri will help people...