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@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@ are fine differences.
 * On Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, a shortcut to your app, with a [Application User
 Model ID][app-user-model-id], must be installed to the Start screen. Note,
 however, that it does not need to be pinned to the Start screen.
-* On Windows 7, notifications are not supported. You can however send
-"balloon notifications" using the [Tray API][tray-balloon].
+* On Windows 7, notifications work via a custom implemetation which visually
+resembles the native one on newer systems.
 
 Furthermore, the maximum length for the notification body is 250 characters,
 with the Windows team recommending that notifications should be kept to 200