Lenovo Watch X, launched last year as an affordable smartwatch for users in China. It was mainly designed to attract budget smartwatch segment users. Despite its low price tag, it was not well received by users due to various flaws in it. As per users, the performance of the watch was not as per the expectations. Well, in addition to the performance, its security has also been out an order with various bugs and issues as revealed by a researcher.

Erez Yalon, head of security research at Checkmarx has revealed that there are many severe bugs in the Lenovo Watch X. There are several vulnerabilities in the watch which can allow attackers to get hold of confidential information. It can even trigger the hijacking of accounts and spoofing of phone calls. Erez has further added that the hacker can change users’ password and can steal all data on the watch.

In total, there are six vulnerabilities which undermine the privacy and security of the users. As per the Erez Yalon, the watch was using unencrypted communication to send confidential data to the server. There’s was no encryption on the data being communicated between the servers and the device. He even tested by entering his email and password on the watch. Later, he intercepted the same information which went to the server in unencrypted plain text. He addressed that “The entire API was unencrypted, All data was transferred in plain text.”

The usage of plain text can allow sniffer to track any user with the Watch’s location data (latitude and longitude) being sent over to the server. Even though, there’s no validation check on the password reset request, allowing to change the password without any confirmation email.

Lenovo Watch X wrong permissions can allow attackers to see the incoming calls log. Moreover, a write permission policy can let anyone send the command to the watch. It can trigger any action on the watch which is a matter of concern for its users.

It is quite easy and simple to sniff the LG Watch X said Yalon. Further, he noted that the number of permissions on Watch X could lead to more severe security issues. In order to fix the bugs and consolidate the security issues, Yalon has recommended a few things. He said encrypted data would prevent a couple of security issues on the App. Further, fixing API permission can eliminate most of the vulnerabilities.

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Although, in response to the recent research by Erez Yalon, Lenovo said that they are pushing an update. In actual, Lenovo spokesperson Andrew Baron quoted, “The Watch X was designed for the China market and is only available from Lenovo to limited sales channels in China. Our [security team] team has been working with the [original device manufacturer] that makes the watch to address the vulnerabilities identified by a researcher and all fixes are due to be completed this week.”

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In early June, Lenovo had held a launch event to announce three smartphones such as Lenovo Z5, Lenovo K5 Note and Lenovo A5. On the same day, the Chinese manufacturer had launched Lenovo Watch X and Watch X Plus smartphones. The Watch X was made available for buying soon after its announcement. Starting from tomorrow, the Lenovo Watch X Plus will be available for purchase at 10 AM (local time) in China.

The Watch X Plus is not very different from the Lenovo Watch model that is priced at 299 Yuan (~$44). The only major difference is that Watch X Plus features a dial with Roman numbers and also it is equipped with air pressure sensor which is not available on the regular version. Also, the Lenovo Watch features a digital display.

Starting from tomorrow, the Chinese manufacturer will be selling the Watch X Plus with a price tag of 399 Yuan (~$58). It comes with Milanese wristband with color options like Black and Silver.

The leather band variants of the Lenovo Watch and Watch X Plus are respectively priced at 329 Yuan (~$48) and 429 Yuan (~63). Since both the leather models are not listed for buying on the official site, it appears that the company may make them available later on.

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Like the Watch X, the Plus is a water-resistant smartwatch that features 316L medical grade stainless steel chassis along with OLED display. The screen is shielded by sapphire crystal glass and it is equipped with luminous watch hands. The different sensors that are present on it include barometer, heart rate sensor, blood pressure sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and air pressure sensor. The 600mAh battery can last for up to 45 days by charging it once.

The Lenovo Watch X is receiving overwhelming response in China. It was sold out in just 15 seconds in its first sale. Hence, Watch X Plus is also expected to positive reception. There is no confirmation on when it will be made available outside of the home market.

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Lenovo had unveiled the Lenovo Watch X smartwatch alongside the Lenovo Z5, A5 and K5 Note smartphones in China in the previous month. Its first sale was carried out today through JD.com at 10 AM. The smartwatch has met with an overwhelming response in its first sale as it was sold out in just 15 seconds.

The Lenovo Watch X is an advanced version of the Lenovo 9 smartwatch that was launched earlier in this year. What sets the Watch X apart from the Watch 9 is that the new smartwatch features a mechanical dial and an OLED screen. The Lenovo Watch X has arrived with a price tag of 299 (~$45) in China.

The Watch X that appears like a traditional wristwatch features 316L surgical grade steel body along with a sapphire crystal watch face. It has a waterproof chassis and comes with a comfortable Milanese strap enabled with a magnetic clasp.

The luminous watch hands and markings makes it convenient to check time in dark. It is equipped with six kinds of sensors such as heart rate, gravity, geomagnetic, barometer,  gyroscope and blood pressure. On a single charge, the Lenovo X’s 600mAh battery can last for up to 45 days. The Lenovo Watch app can be used to pair it with a smartwatch via Bluetooth 5.0 LE.

The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will be selling a leather strap edition of the Watch X later. It will be arriving with a pricing of 399 Yuan (~$63).

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The Watch X is currently available for buying exclusively in China. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to confirm whether the smartwatch will be made available in countries outside of the home country.

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At the launch of the Lenovo Z5 last month, the electronics maker also announced a new hybrid smartwatch – the Lenovo Watch X. Starting today, the new smartwatch will now be available for purchase.

The Watch X is an advanced version of the Watch 9 it announced this year. Unlike the latter, the Watch X, in addition to having a mechanical dial, also has a small OLED screen where it displays parameters like the heart rate, resting heart rate, and air pressure (Plus version).

For the Watch X, Lenovo uses 316L surgical grade steel for the body of the watch and a sapphire crystal watch face. It also ditches the silicone straps of the Watch 9 for a Milanese strap with a magnetic clasp. An optional leather strap variant is also expected to be available later.

The Watch X is waterproof, has a 6-axis sensor, and displays its readings in real-time. The watch hands and markings of the mechanical dial are luminous so you can view the time in the dark. Since it measures more parameters than the Watch 9 and has an OLED screen, its battery life is shorter. Lenovo says it will last 45 days on a single charge.

The watch connects via Bluetooth and works with the same Lenovo Watch app as the Watch 9. It’s waterproof, has a sedentary reminder, a find-your-phone feature, and vibrates when you receive a notification.

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The Lenovo Watch X goes on sale today on JD.com for ¥299 (~$45). There is no info on when the leather variant and the Plus variant will be available for purchase.

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Lenovo also announced a new smartwatch at today’s event. The Lenovo Watch X (10) comes with a bunch of sensors and an OLED display. If you don’t like the Watch 9 announced earlier this year, then you should check out the Watch X.

The full specs of the Watch X are still unavailable but we will update the article once we get our hands on it. The Watch X comes with an OLED screen which lets you see the recorded readings in real time. The Watch X has a Milanese watch strap but there is also a leather variant if that is what you prefer.

The watch has six different sensors – a barometer, a heart rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a gyroscope, a gravity sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor.

Powering the watch is a 600mAh battery which Lenovo claims can last up to 45 days on standby. Connectivity is via Bluetooth 5.0 LE. The Watch X is also water resistant up to 80 meters.

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The watch comes in black and silver. It is priced at ¥299 (~$47) for the Milanese strap version and ¥329 (~$51) for the leather strap version.

There is also a Watch X Plus which sells for ¥399 (~$62) for the Milanese version and ¥429 (~$67) for the leather version. We have no info on how it differs from the regular model.

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