Technology giant Apple is expected to introduce its latest iPad on October 16, the tech website Recode says.

In addition to the new tablet, Apple may also introduce its latest desktop operating system OS X Yosemite and possibly a new iMac computer at the media event, the report said.

Apple did not comment.

The Cupertino California-based company introduced its current iPad in October 2013 and sales of the gadget have been slipping.