diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ If you are using Maven without the BOM, add this to your dependencies:
 If you are using Gradle 5.x or later, add this to your dependencies:
 
 ```Groovy
-implementation platform('com.google.cloud:libraries-bom:26.15.0')
+implementation platform('com.google.cloud:libraries-bom:26.16.0')
 
 implementation 'com.google.cloud:google-cloud-datastore'
 ```