Abstract: Disclosed herein is a communication method between two or more users which involves using a single software application to switch between a first mode of electronic messaging and a second mode of electronic messaging. Both the first mode of electronic messaging and the second mode of electronic messaging are between a first electronic device associated with a first user and a second electronic device associated with a second user. In the first mode of messaging, inputs are received from the first user for composing a regular message which is then sent to the second user in data transmitted through a server and saved in a memory. In the second mode of messaging, inputs are received from the first user for composing a confidential message which is then sent to the second user in data transmitted through the server, and the data is irretrievable at a later time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a communication method between two or more users which involves using a single software application to switch between a first mode of electronic messaging and a second mode of electronic messaging. Both the first mode of electronic messaging and the second mode of electronic messaging are between a first electronic device associated with a first user and a second electronic device associated with a second user. In the first mode of messaging, inputs are received from the first user for composing a regular message which is then sent to the second user in data transmitted through a server and saved in a memory. In the second mode of messaging, inputs are received from the first user for composing a confidential message which is then sent to the second user in data transmitted through the server, and the data is irretrievable at a later time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a messaging method for a recipient and a sender. Inputs for composing a first message are received from the sender. Inputs for a predetermined amount of time for the first message to expire are also received from the sender. The first message is sent to the recipient and stored in a memory associated with the sender. The electronic device of the recipient attempts to receive the first message. The first message is deleted from the electronic device of the recipient after the predetermined amount of time has expired. If the first message is not read by the recipient before the predetermined amount of time has expired, a non-delivery notification is created and sent to the sender.