diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 1a36b2da3..b35f8a24f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
   },
   "typings": "tns-core-modules.d.ts",
   "dependencies": {
-    "tns-core-modules-widgets": "1.6.1"
+    "tns-core-modules-widgets": "1.7.0"
   },
   "nativescript": {
     "platforms": {