Crush Bug Telegram New Today

Prevention is better than a crash. Telegram has not yet released a global patch (as of this writing), but you can harden your app today.

Searching security forums and Telegram gossip channels, the term crush bug most often appears as:

No credible CVE or Telegram changelog mentions a “crush bug” as of mid-2025.

Reporter: @qa_engineer Status: Open → Needs triage

If you are experiencing an app crash or performance issue with the April 2026 Telegram update, it is often related to the new "liquid glass" visual style on iOS or software compatibility on older devices. Immediate Fixes for Telegram Crashing crush bug telegram new

If your app is "crushing" (crashing) or freezing, try these steps:

Update the App: Ensure you have the latest patch from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. A major crash bug for iPhone X and older models running iOS 15/16 was recently fixed in a follow-up update.

Disable Visual Effects: The new "liquid glass" design can be demanding. Go to Settings > Power Saving to reduce or disable these animations and transparency effects to improve performance. Clear App Cache:

Android: Go to Settings > Apps > Telegram > Storage and tap Clear Cache. Prevention is better than a crash

iOS: Navigate to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage and select Clear Telegram Cache.

Reinstall as a Last Resort: If the app won't open at all, deleting and reinstalling often clears corrupted local data without losing your cloud chats. New Features in the April 2026 Update

The "Telegram New" update includes several major productivity tools:

AI Text Editor: A built-in tool that can rewrite your messages in different styles (e.g., formal, "viking," or "zen"), fix grammar, or translate text instantly. No credible CVE or Telegram changelog mentions a

Advanced Polls: You can now add media and locations to polls, set deadlines, and allow participants to suggest their own answers.

Live and Motion Photos: These now animate automatically when sent in chats.

Document Scanning: A new built-in scanner for iOS users to quickly digitize and send documents. Telegram April 2026 Update: AI Editor & New Features

Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: Cannot read property 'destroy' of null
    at CrushBoard.clearMatch (game.js:1842)
    at CrushBoard.createNewMatch (game.js:2105)
    at GameScene.start (scene.js:89)

The most insidious version. You join a public channel called "Hot Deals" or "Free Crypto." The channel has an animated profile picture. The moment Telegram downloads the channel metadata, the crush bug executes. You don't even need to open the chat. Simply viewing the channel in your chat list crashes the app.