diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 2f01bc1f5..89ba7de3f 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ repositories {
   mavenLocal()
 }
 
-sourceCompatibility = 1.6
-targetCompatibility = 1.6
+sourceCompatibility = 1.7
+targetCompatibility = 1.7
 
 configurations {
   compile {