Before everyone here explodes, there are a few things to keep in mind.
This legislation is a DRAFT.
It's extremely likely that there will be changes to it, before it's passed in the EU parliament.
Also, the idea that no apps whatsoever, not even an app store, could be preinstalled is an *interpretation*, and a very superficial one at best, made by Macrumors or Financial Times. I doubt that there is anything in the draft that states this explicitly.
It could very well be argued by Apple and Google that an app store is part of the device.
Regarding apps like Music etc, there could be the requirement to give users a choice when they setup their device. Same way it was handled with Windows and the browser a decade ago. So just answer a few more questions at setup and you'll have your stock music app etc.
I highly doubt that this would affect stock apps like calendar, notes and even email or the browser. None of these are tied to a specfic service.
So whoever wrote this alarmist article should maybe relax a little.
Finally, any regulation passed by the EU can be fought in the EU courts. The courts are very independent and will strike down anything that is a clear overeach. See Apple taxes in Ireland.
I'm not saying I support all the details of this proposed law. I'm just advising everyone to wait till the draft is actually going into the final stages of legislation, and what will eventually be passed.
Rest assured, the tech giants spend a ton of lobbying money in the EU, so this won't simply happen without a major media coverage.
