Apple is expanding its presence, in the home with HomeView, a smart hub that has a 7-inch display and an improved Siri AI assistant. The device can show messages, photos and calendar details. It can also make FaceTime calls and control connected home devices. It can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall. HomeView starts at $299, with pre-orders opening Tuesday and sales beginning November 13, as per Apple's Newsroom release and CNBC.