diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 395cb13..d96e328 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ ext {
     lifecycleVersion = '2.2.0'
 
     // appcompat version
-    appCompatVersion = '1.6.1'
+    appCompatVersion = '1.7.0'
 
     // jUnit version
     jUnitVersion = '4.13.2'