diff --git a/templates/common/_bower.json b/templates/common/_bower.json
index 1d9ec0b..9477ffa 100644
--- a/templates/common/_bower.json
+++ b/templates/common/_bower.json
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
   "name": "<%= appName %>",
   "version": "0.0.0",
   "dependencies": {
-    "ionic": "v1.1.0",
-    "ngCordova": "v0.1.20-alpha"
+    "ionic": "v1.2.4",
+    "ngCordova": "v0.1.24-alpha"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "angular-mocks": "~1.3.6",