Apple is reportedly allowing ‘Made For iPod’ and ‘Works With iPhone’ certified accessories to prompt the user to install an app when connected. According to iLounge this capability debuted with Griffin Technology’s new iTrip with App Support.

When connecting such an accessory to an iPhone or iPod touch for the first time, an alert box labeled “Application Not Installed” appears, informing users that the accessory requires an application which is not currently installed, and asking if they would like to install the application from the App Store. Upon acceptance, the iPhone or iPod touch then takes users to a new “For This Accessory” page on the App Store, with a direct link to the necessary app’s listing, from which they can download and install the application.